Chapter 4 - Cache Memory

Question 1

Key characteristics of computer memory?

Answer 1

Location, capacity, unit of transfer, access method, performance, physical type, physical characteristics, organization.

Question 2

Capacity is measured by?

Answer 2

Number of bytes or words.

Question 3

The location of computer memory can be?

Answer 3

Internal or external.

Question 4

Unit of transfer?

Answer 4

Number of bits read out of or written into memory at one time.