Question 2 – Computer architecture Answer all of the fol…
Question 2 – Computer architecture Answer all of the following questions 2.1 Name TWO components in the CPU. (2) 2.2 Name the three busses that connect the CPU to memory. (3) 2.3 Adding more memory is probably the cheapest way of upgrading the performance of a computer. 2.3.1 What type of memory is referred to? (1) 2.3.2 Why does a computer needs so many types of memory. Discuss the importance of ROM and RAM by referring to. (a) The main property of each type of memory. (2) (b) Why each type of memory is needed in a computer. (2) 2.4 Most modern desktop or laptop computers come with 4 GB of RAM. Briefly explain why computers have much greater storage (secondary memory) than memory (primary memory). (2) 2.5 One of the most important advances in computer design has been the increase in the size of cache memory. 2.5.1 Where is cache memory found? (1) 2.5.2 Briefly explain the function of cache memory. (2) 2.6 Another development in storage design has also led to a significant improvement in computer performance. This is the Solid State Drive (SSD). 2.5.1 Why is the drive referred to as solid state? (1) 2.5.2 What technology does this drive use for storing data? (1) [17]
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