40 Lecture - DECODING LARGE MEMORIES

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DECODING LARGE MEMORIES

Decoding large memories refers to the process of addressing and accessing a large amount of memory in a computer system. This can be achieved using techniques such as row-column addressing and multiplexed addressing. These techniques allow for e


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  1. What is the purpose of decoding in large memories? a) To store data permanently b) To retrieve data efficiently c) To protect data from external attacks d) To increase the physical size of memory Answer: b) To retrieve data efficiently Which technique is used for efficient decoding of large memories? a) Addressing b) Caching c) Encryption d) Compression Answer: a) Addressing Which addressing technique is used for accessing large memories? a) Row-column addressing b) Random addressing c) Sequential addressing d) Direct addressing Answer: a) Row-column addressing What is the advantage of row-column addressing? a) It allows for efficient access to large memories b) It provides better encryption of data c) It allows for random access to data d) It increases the physical size of memory Answer: a) It allows for efficient access to large memories Which component is responsible for decoding large memories in a computer system? a) Central Processing Unit (CPU) b) Memory Controller c) Input/Output (I/O) Controller d) Network Interface Card (NIC) Answer: b) Memory Controller What is multiplexed addressing? a) A technique for addressing large memories b) A technique for compressing data c) A technique for encrypting data d) A technique for randomizing data Answer: a) A technique for addressing large memories What is the main advantage of multiplexed addressing? a) It allows for efficient access to large memories b) It provides better encryption of data c) It allows for random access to data d) It increases the physical size of memory Answer: a) It allows for efficient access to large memories What is the maximum amount of memory that can be addressed using a 32-bit system? a) 2 GB b) 4 GB c) 8 GB d) 16 GB Answer: b) 4 GB Which type of memory is commonly used for secondary memory in modern computer systems? a) Random Access Memory (RAM) b) Cache Memory c) Hard Disk Drive (HDD) d) Solid State Drive (SSD) Answer: d) Solid State Drive (SSD) Which component of a computer system is responsible for managing virtual memory? a) CPU b) Memory Controller c) Input/Output (I/O) Controller d) Operating System Answer: d) Operating System


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  1. What is meant by decoding large memories? Answer: Decoding large memories refers to the process of addressing and accessing a large amount of memory in a computer system. How does row-column addressing work in decoding large memories? Answer: Row-column addressing is a technique used for addressing large memories by organizing memory cells into rows and columns. Each row and column is assigned a unique address that can be used to access specific cells in the memory. What is the advantage of multiplexed addressing? Answer: The main advantage of multiplexed addressing is that it allows for efficient access to large memories by using a smaller number of address lines to access a larger amount of memory. How does memory controller facilitate decoding of large memories? Answer: The memory controller is responsible for managing and controlling access to the memory subsystem, which includes decoding large memories. It ensures that data is retrieved from and stored in memory in an efficient and timely manner. What is the maximum amount of memory that can be addressed using a 64-bit system? Answer: The maximum amount of memory that can be addressed using a 64-bit system is 16 exabytes (EB). What are the different types of memory used in modern computer systems? Answer: The different types of memory used in modern computer systems include random access memory (RAM), cache memory, read-only memory (ROM), hard disk drives (HDD), and solid-state drives (SSD). What is the role of memory hierarchy in computer systems? Answer: Memory hierarchy refers to the organization of memory into different levels, each with different access times and capacities. The role of memory hierarchy is to provide fast and efficient access to frequently used data while minimizing the cost of memory. What is the difference between volatile and non-volatile memory? Answer: Volatile memory requires power to retain data, whereas non-volatile memory can retain data even when power is removed. Examples of volatile memory include RAM, while examples of non-volatile memory include ROM and flash memory. What is the role of virtual memory in modern computer systems? Answer: Virtual memory is a memory management technique that allows a computer to use more memory than it physically has by using the hard disk as a temporary storage area. It enables multiple programs to run simultaneously, each with their own virtual address space. What is the importance of memory bandwidth in decoding large memories? Answer: Memory bandwidth refers to the amount of data that can be transferred between the memory and the CPU in a given amount of time. A high memory bandwidth is important for decoding large memories because it allows for faster retrieval and processing of data.

Decoding large memories is a critical aspect of computer system design, particularly in applications that require a large amount of memory. The process of decoding large memories involves selecting and accessing specific memory locations within a larger memory space. There are several techniques used for decoding large memories, including row-column addressing, multiplexed addressing, and memory interleaving. Row-column addressing is a technique used for accessing large memories by dividing the memory cells into rows and columns. Each row and column is assigned a unique address, which can be used to access specific cells in the memory. The advantage of row-column addressing is that it allows for efficient addressing of large memories while using a relatively small number of address lines. Multiplexed addressing is another technique used for accessing large memories. In multiplexed addressing, a smaller number of address lines is used to access a larger amount of memory. This is achieved by using two sets of address lines, one for the row and one for the column, which are multiplexed together to address the memory. Memory interleaving is a technique used to increase the speed of memory access by spreading the data across multiple memory modules. This technique involves dividing the memory into multiple smaller blocks, which are stored in different modules. When data is accessed from memory, the modules are accessed in parallel, increasing the overall memory bandwidth. The memory controller plays a crucial role in decoding large memories. The memory controller manages and controls access to the memory subsystem, ensuring that data is retrieved from and stored in memory in an efficient and timely manner. It is responsible for translating the logical memory address generated by the CPU into the physical address used by the memory. In modern computer systems, memory hierarchy is used to organize memory into different levels, each with different access times and capacities. The different types of memory used in modern computer systems include random access memory (RAM), cache memory, read-only memory (ROM), hard disk drives (HDD), and solid-state drives (SSD). In conclusion, decoding large memories is a critical aspect of computer system design, and there are several techniques used for addressing and accessing large amounts of memory. The memory controller and memory hierarchy play a crucial role in managing and organizing memory in modern computer systems.

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