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Nt1310 Unit 7 Memory Paper

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Quiz 3
This is an individual assignment. You must work alone to complete this quiz. It is important that you complete all readings and videos prior to attempting the quiz. The completed quiz must be submitted in appropriate assignment folder by the due date and time. Please see the Syllabus > Course Schedule. This quiz is valued at 5 points (5% of course grade).

1. List and describe at least three factors that distinguish storage devices.

Speed- of fast the storage device can read and/or write data
Volatility- if the device loses power will the information be erased.
Cost and capacity – cost per unit, such as cost per GB, is also used to distinguish between devices.

2. What is the relationship between RAM and the CPU?

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On shutdown items stored in the memory are wiped away.

6. List and describe at least three types of storage that is typically included in all computer systems.

RAM- Volatile and can be read/wrote to.
Rom- Non-Volatile and can only be read, Fastest of the three.
HDD- Non-volatile can be read/wrote to, slowest of the three.

7. What is the difference between cache and conventional memory?

Cache memory is the fastest memory outside of the CPU, runs at 10-30 ns per access.
Conventional memory is a combination of ROM+RAM and runs at 50-100 ns per access.

8. What is the fastest type of storage, how fast does it work, and where is located?

The fastest type of storage is the CPU memory and it is located in the CPU. It runs about 1 ns per access.

9. Describe three factors that determine the size of RAM?

The number of bit words that it can store.
The length of the bit words.
Architecture of the memory, Ex ddr 2, ddr 3

10. List and describe at least two commonly used approaches to improve memory performance.

Two common approaches to improving memory performance are cache memory and virtual

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