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What is the computer main memory?
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A. Hard drive and RAM
B. CD-ROM and hard drive
C. RAM and ROM
D. CMOS and hard drive
Correct Answer
RAM and ROM
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1. Which is/are the basic refresh mode(s) for dynamic RAM?
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A. Burst refresh
B. Distributed refresh
C. Open refresh
D. Burst refresh and distributed refresh
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Correct Answer: Burst refresh and distributed refresh
2. Which of the following is NOT a type of memory?
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A. RAM
B. ROM
C. FPROM
D. EEPROM
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Correct Answer: FPROM
3. Why is a refresh cycle necessary for a dynamic RAM?
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A. to clear the flip-flops
B. to set the flip-flops
C. The refresh cycle discharges the capacitor cells.
D. The refresh cycle keeps the charge on the capacitor cells.
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Correct Answer: The refresh cycle keeps the charge on the capacitor cells.
4. Which of the following is one of the basic characteristics of DRAMs?
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A. DRAMs must have a constantly changing input.
B. DRAMs must be periodically refreshed in order to be able to retain data.
C. DRAMs have a broader "dynamic" storage range than other types of memories.
D. DRAMs are simpler devices than other types of memories.
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Correct Answer: DRAMs must be periodically refreshed in order to be able to retain data.
5. Which type of ROM has to be custom built by the factory?
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A. ROM
B. mask ROM
C. EPROM
D. EEPROM
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Correct Answer: mask ROM
6. Address decoding for dynamic memory chip control may also be used for:
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A. controlling refresh circuits
B. read and write control
C. chip selection and address location
D. memory mapping
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Correct Answer: chip selection and address location
7. FIFO is formed by an arrangement of ________.
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A. diodes
B. transistors
C. MOS cells
D. shift registers
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Correct Answer: shift registers
8. The time from the beginning of a read cycle to the end of
t
ACS
or
t
AA
is referred to as:
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A. access time
B. data hold
C. read cycle time
D. write enable time
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Correct Answer: access time
9. Which of the following best describes static memory devices?
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A. memory devices that are magnetic in nature and do not require constant refreshing
B. memory devices that are magnetic in nature and require constant refreshing
C. semiconductor memory devices in which stored data will not be retained with the power applied unless constantly refreshed
D. semiconductor memory devices in which stored data is retained as long as power is applied
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Correct Answer: semiconductor memory devices in which stored data is retained as long as power is applied
10. To which pin on the RAM chip does the address decoder connect in order to signal which memory chip is being accessed?
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A. The address input
B. The output enable
C. The chip enable
D. The data input
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Correct Answer: The chip enable
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