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What was the main characteristic of the first computers' memory?
What was the main characteristic of the first computers' memory?
- Bubble memory
- Semiconductor memory
- Magnetic memory
- Core memory (correct)
Which type of memory utilizes a grid of fine vertical and horizontal wires with ferrite rings at each intersection?
Which type of memory utilizes a grid of fine vertical and horizontal wires with ferrite rings at each intersection?
- Bubble memory
- Core memory (correct)
- Semiconductor memory
- Magnetic memory
What does each core in core memory represent?
What does each core in core memory represent?
- A decimal number
- A hexadecimal digit
- An analog value
- A binary digit (0 or 1) (correct)
How has the memory capacity of computers evolved over time?
How has the memory capacity of computers evolved over time?
What technology enabled the reduction in size and cost of mainframes?
What technology enabled the reduction in size and cost of mainframes?
During the 1950s, 1960s, and up to the mid-1970s, what type of memory dominated the computer market?
During the 1950s, 1960s, and up to the mid-1970s, what type of memory dominated the computer market?
What is a characteristic of semiconductor memory mentioned in the text?
What is a characteristic of semiconductor memory mentioned in the text?
What is the primary advantage of bubble memory over existing memories?
What is the primary advantage of bubble memory over existing memories?
Which technology is capable of retaining information during a power failure?
Which technology is capable of retaining information during a power failure?
What is a significant benefit of the ability to etch thousands of integrated circuits onto a tiny piece of silicon?
What is a significant benefit of the ability to etch thousands of integrated circuits onto a tiny piece of silicon?
What is the primary purpose of the Factory Design Pattern mentioned in the text?
What is the primary purpose of the Factory Design Pattern mentioned in the text?
In the context of the Factory Design Pattern, what role does the Factory class play?
In the context of the Factory Design Pattern, what role does the Factory class play?
When should the Shopping Cart Design Pattern be used according to the text?
When should the Shopping Cart Design Pattern be used according to the text?
Why is it important for software engineers to utilize design patterns like Factory and Shopping Cart in their applications?
Why is it important for software engineers to utilize design patterns like Factory and Shopping Cart in their applications?
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