Question 1

Which of the following are normally used to initialize a computer system's hardware?

Accepted Answer

A)  Static memory 
B)  External mass memory 
C)  Volatile memory 
D)  Bootstrap memory 
A)  Static memory 
B)  External mass memory 
C)  Volatile memory 
D)  Bootstrap memory

Question 2

DRAM chips can be combined for larger capacity and word sizes using the same methods as for other memory types.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following signals performs the chip- select function for a DRAM memory with address multiplexing?

Accepted Answer

A)    
B)    
C)    
D)    
A)    
B)    
C)    
D)

Question 4

In order to reduce the number of pins on high capacity DRAM chips, address ______is used so that a single pin can accommodate two different address bits.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In order to reduce the number of...

Question 5

A computer's internal memory consists of:

Accepted Answer

A)  mass memory. 
B)  semiconductor devices. 
C)  static memory devices. 
D)  Both B and C 
A)  mass memory. 
B)  semiconductor devices. 
C)  static memory devices. 
D)  Both B and C

Question 6

Which of the following is used to erase an EPROM?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fusible- links 
B)  Photographic negatives 
C)  Voltage pulses 
D)  Ultraviolet light 
A)  Fusible- links 
B)  Photographic negatives 
C)  Voltage pulses 
D)  Ultraviolet light

Question 7

The process of entering data in a ROM is called programming or ______the ROM.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process of entering data in a...

Question 8

Auxiliary memory is also referred to as a mass storage because it stores great quantities of information______to the main memory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Auxiliary memory is also referred to as...

Question 9

SIMMs have______pins.

Accepted Answer

The answer of SIMMs have______pins....

Question 10

To set up a flash memory chip for read operations:

Accepted Answer

A)  it is necessary first to write all 1st into the command register. 
B)  it is necessary first to write all zeros into the command register. 
C)  data must be applied to data bus. 
D)  output enable must be disabled. 
A)  it is necessary first to write all 1st into the command register. 
B)  it is necessary first to write all zeros into the command register. 
C)  data must be applied to data bus. 
D)  output enable must be disabled.

Question 11

Erasing or programming a flash memory device is a one step operation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A data bit in a DRAM cell is refreshed each time it is read.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A major disadvantage of the Mask- Programmed ROM (MROM) is that it:

Accepted Answer

A)  cannot be reprogrammed if the stored data needs to be changed. 
B)  has an extremely short life expectancy and requires frequent replacement. 
C)  is very expensive to change the stored data when system requirements change. 
D)  is time consuming to change the stored data when system requirements change. 
A)  cannot be reprogrammed if the stored data needs to be changed. 
B)  has an extremely short life expectancy and requires frequent replacement. 
C)  is very expensive to change the stored data when system requirements change. 
D)  is time consuming to change the stored data when system requirements change.

Question 14

Which of the following best describes volatile memory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Memory that retains stored information when electrical power is removed 
B)  Magnetic memory 
C)  Nonmagnetic memory 
D)  Memory that loses stored information when electrical power is removed 
A)  Memory that retains stored information when electrical power is removed 
B)  Magnetic memory 
C)  Nonmagnetic memory 
D)  Memory that loses stored information when electrical power is removed

Question 15

Which of the following memories uses a MOS capacitor as its memory cell?

Accepted Answer

A)  SRAM 
B)  ROM 
C)  DRAM 
D)  Both A and B 
A)  SRAM 
B)  ROM 
C)  DRAM 
D)  Both A and B

Question 16

When the OE pin of a memory device is deactivated, the buffers are in a______	state.

Accepted Answer

high imped

Question 17

In order to read a data word from ROM, we need to do two things: apply the appropriate______ inputs, and then activate the ______ inputs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In order to read a data word...

Question 18

When the CS or CE inputs are in their active state, the memory chip is said to be ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When the CS or CE inputs are...

Question 19

How many data outputs are required for a 64 × 8 memory chip?

Accepted Answer

A)  32 
B)  8 
C)  64 
D)  16 
A)  32 
B)  8 
C)  64 
D)  16

Question 20

Suppose that a computer system has a read/write line identified as  . When writing to memory:

Accepted Answer

A)  write = 0, and the data presently stored in the designated memory location would be written to a new memory location. 
B)  write = 0, and the data presently stored in the designated memory location would be lost as the new data is written. 
C)  write = 1, and the data presently stored in the designated memory location would be lost as the new data is written. 
D)  write = 1, and the data presently stored in the designated memory location would be written to a new memory location. 
A)  write = 0, and the data presently stored in the designated memory location would be written to a new memory location. 
B)  write = 0, and the data presently stored in the designated memory location would be lost as the new data is written. 
C)  write = 1, and the data presently stored in the designated memory location would be lost as the new data is written. 
D)  write = 1, and the data presently stored in the designated memory location would be written to a new memory location.

Which of the following are normally used to initialize a computer system's hardware?

DRAM chips can be combined for larger capacity and word sizes using the same methods as for other memory types.

Which of the following signals performs the chip- select function for a DRAM memory with address multiplexing?

In order to reduce the number of pins on high capacity DRAM chips, address ______is used so that a single pin can accommodate two different address bits.

A computer's internal memory consists of:

Which of the following is used to erase an EPROM?

The process of entering data in a ROM is called programming or ______the ROM.

Auxiliary memory is also referred to as a mass storage because it stores great quantities of information______to the main memory.

SIMMs have______pins.

To set up a flash memory chip for read operations:

Erasing or programming a flash memory device is a one step operation.

A data bit in a DRAM cell is refreshed each time it is read.

A major disadvantage of the Mask- Programmed ROM (MROM) is that it:

Which of the following best describes volatile memory?

Which of the following memories uses a MOS capacitor as its memory cell?

When the OE pin of a memory device is deactivated, the buffers are in a______ state.

In order to read a data word from ROM, we need to do two things: apply the appropriate inputs, and then activate the inputs.

When the CS or CE inputs are in their active state, the memory chip is said to be ______.

How many data outputs are required for a 64 × 8 memory chip?

Suppose that a computer system has a read/write line identified as . When writing to memory:

Introductory Concepts

Number Systems and Codes

Describing Logic Circuits

Combinational Logic Circuits

Flip-Flops and Related Devices

Digital Arithmetic: Operations and Circuits

Counters and Registers

Integrated-Circuit Logic Families

MSI Logic Circuits

Digital System Projects Using HDL

Interfacing With the Analog World

Programmable Logic Device Architectures

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Exam 12: Memory Devices

Which of the following are normally used to initialize a computer system's hardware?

DRAM chips can be combined for larger capacity and word sizes using the same methods as for other memory types.

Which of the following signals performs the chip- select function for a DRAM memory with address multiplexing?

In order to reduce the number of pins on high capacity DRAM chips, address ______is used so that a single pin can accommodate two different address bits.

A computer's internal memory consists of:

Which of the following is used to erase an EPROM?

The process of entering data in a ROM is called programming or ______the ROM.

Auxiliary memory is also referred to as a mass storage because it stores great quantities of information______to the main memory.

SIMMs have______pins.

To set up a flash memory chip for read operations:

Erasing or programming a flash memory device is a one step operation.

A data bit in a DRAM cell is refreshed each time it is read.

A major disadvantage of the Mask- Programmed ROM (MROM) is that it:

Which of the following best describes volatile memory?

Which of the following memories uses a MOS capacitor as its memory cell?

When the OE pin of a memory device is deactivated, the buffers are in a______ state.

In order to read a data word from ROM, we need to do two things: apply the appropriate______ inputs, and then activate the ______ inputs.

When the CS or CE inputs are in their active state, the memory chip is said to be ______.

How many data outputs are required for a 64 × 8 memory chip?

Suppose that a computer system has a read/write line identified as . When writing to memory:

Introductory Concepts

Number Systems and Codes

Describing Logic Circuits

Combinational Logic Circuits

Flip-Flops and Related Devices

Digital Arithmetic: Operations and Circuits

Counters and Registers

Integrated-Circuit Logic Families

MSI Logic Circuits

Digital System Projects Using HDL

Interfacing With the Analog World

Programmable Logic Device Architectures

Filters

In order to read a data word from ROM, we need to do two things: apply the appropriate inputs, and then activate the inputs.