List and describe at least three factors that distinguish storage devices.
- What is the relationship between RAM and the CPU?
- What is the role of primary memory in computer system?Be specific.
- What is the difference between RAM and secondary storage?
- Describe how RAM is used from computer system startup to shut down.
- List and describe at least three types of storage that is typically included in all computer systems.
- What is the difference between cache and conventional memory?
- What is the fastest type of storage, how fast does it work, and where is located?
- Describe three factors that determine the size of RAM?
- List and describe at least two commonly used approaches to improve memory performance.
- What is the difference between buses and channels?
- List and describe the various types of buses.
- What is the purpose of virtual memory and why is it important in today’s computer system environments?
- Explain the difference between the line bus for RAM and ROM.
- List and define the various classifications of instructions.
- What is considered to be a major weakness of RAM?Why is it important that users fully understand this weakness?
- Explain the concepts of read and write as it relates to RAM.
- What are the two main factors that determine the size of ROM?
- What are some typical steps that can be used to improve the overall performance of computer system?
- What is the difference of between MAR (Memory Address Register) and MDR (Memory Data Register)?Where are these components located?
