Exam 12: Memory Devices

______memory is the only memory that communicates directly with the CPU at high speed.

Through gradual discharging of circuit components like capacitors, ______will lose its memory function unless refreshed.

Whenever a DRAM ______ cycle is performed on a cell, all the cells in that same row will be refreshed.

Of the following memory devices, which two would store the same number of bits? 1. 1024 K × 8 2.1M*10 3.2M*4 4.1M*4

How many address bits would be required for a memory that stores 64, 4- bit words?

Which of the following best describes Random Access Memory (RAM)?

During a write operation the t_DC interval is called the data______ time.

The primary use for NAND flash is______ .

A ______program tells a computer what to do when it is powered up.

A data______circuit takes data expressed in one type of code and produces an output expressed in another type.

An erasable Programmable ROM (EPROM) is programmed by the user and may be erased and reprogrammed as often as required.

When writing data into a SRAM it is necessary to have valid data on the inputs after deactivating the chip and the write command.

DIMMs have______pins.

In high speed computer systems, which type of memory communicates directly with the microprocessor?

Data and program codes available on power- up in a microprocessor- base system are called ______.

Data that is stored in ROM is often referred to as:

Flash memory devices use command codes to control internal operations.

Which of the following best describes static memory devices?

A ______is user programmable memory that cannot be erased and reprogrammed.

Data storage on an optical disc is from the outside of the disc to the inside.