Question 1

If two RAM chips act like a single chip, we refer to this combination as a memory______
 .

Accepted Answer

The answer of If two RAM chips act like a...

Question 2

Flash memory can be used in place of a disk drive in a laptop computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

EEPROMs are nonvolatile, offer fast read access, and allow rapid in- circuit erasure and reprogramming of individual bytes. Compared to EPROMs, however:

Accepted Answer

A)  EEPROMs suffer from lower density and much higher cost. 
B)  EEPROMs require much more power and thus must dissipate much more heat. 
C)  EEPROMs require UV light to reprogram. 
D)  EEPROMs are not adaptable to most CPUs. 
A)  EEPROMs suffer from lower density and much higher cost. 
B)  EEPROMs require much more power and thus must dissipate much more heat. 
C)  EEPROMs require UV light to reprogram. 
D)  EEPROMs are not adaptable to most CPUs.

Question 4

EPROM is easily programmed without special programming hardware.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is the principal advantage of using address multiplexing with DRAM memory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduced memory access time 
B)  Reduced pin count and a decrease in package size 
C)  Eliminates the requirement for a chip- select input line thereby reducing the pin count 
D)  Reduced requirement for constant refreshing of the memory contents 
A)  Reduced memory access time 
B)  Reduced pin count and a decrease in package size 
C)  Eliminates the requirement for a chip- select input line thereby reducing the pin count 
D)  Reduced requirement for constant refreshing of the memory contents

Question 6

Capacity, when used to define memory devices, normally refers to the number of:

Accepted Answer

A)  memory words that may be stored in a designated memory device. 
B)  bits that may be stored in a designated memory device. 
C)  nibbles that may be stored in a designated memory device. 
D)  bytes that may be stored in a designated memory device. 
A)  memory words that may be stored in a designated memory device. 
B)  bits that may be stored in a designated memory device. 
C)  nibbles that may be stored in a designated memory device. 
D)  bytes that may be stored in a designated memory device.

Question 7

There are two______modes: burst and distributed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of There are two______modes: burst and distributed....

Question 8

When a computer is powered on, it will execute the instructions that are in the______ program.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a computer is powered on, it...

Question 9

On an optical disc, data is stored by changing______ of the disc surface.

Accepted Answer

the diffra

Question 10

15 address lines can identify 64,000 memory locations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

How many address lines would be required for an 8K × 16 module?

Accepted Answer

A)  14 
B)  12 
C)  15 
D)  13 
A)  14 
B)  12 
C)  15 
D)  13

Question 12

Once an EPROM has been programmed, it can be erased by exposing it to______applied through a window in the chip package.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Once an EPROM has been programmed, it...

Question 13

The type of transistors used in both NAND and NOR flash are______.

Accepted Answer

floating g

Question 14

A unique structure of flash memory is the______register which is used to manage all of the chip functions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A unique structure of flash memory is...

Question 15

What part of a Flash memory architecture manages all chip functions?

Accepted Answer

A)  I/O pins 
B)  Program verify command 
C)  Command register 
D)  Command code 
A)  I/O pins 
B)  Program verify command 
C)  Command register 
D)  Command code

Question 16

If a RAM passes the checkerboard test it is probably good.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The main advantage of semiconductor RAM is its ability to:

Accepted Answer

A)  retain stored data when power is interrupted or turned off. 
B)  be written into and read from rapidly. 
C)  be randomly accessed. 
D)  be sequentially accessed. 
A)  retain stored data when power is interrupted or turned off. 
B)  be written into and read from rapidly. 
C)  be randomly accessed. 
D)  be sequentially accessed.

Question 18

Without power, ______memory will lose all stored data.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Without power, ______memory will lose all stored...

Question 19

The______ROM has its storage location written into by the manufacturer according to the customer's specifications.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The______ROM has its storage location written into...

Question 20

FF registers are high- speed memory elements that are used extensively in the internal operations of a digital computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

If two RAM chips act like a single chip, we refer to this combination as a memory______ .

Flash memory can be used in place of a disk drive in a laptop computer.

EEPROMs are nonvolatile, offer fast read access, and allow rapid in- circuit erasure and reprogramming of individual bytes. Compared to EPROMs, however:

EPROM is easily programmed without special programming hardware.

What is the principal advantage of using address multiplexing with DRAM memory?

Capacity, when used to define memory devices, normally refers to the number of:

There are two______modes: burst and distributed.

When a computer is powered on, it will execute the instructions that are in the______ program.

On an optical disc, data is stored by changing______ of the disc surface.

15 address lines can identify 64,000 memory locations.

How many address lines would be required for an 8K × 16 module?

Once an EPROM has been programmed, it can be erased by exposing it to______applied through a window in the chip package.

The type of transistors used in both NAND and NOR flash are______.

A unique structure of flash memory is the______register which is used to manage all of the chip functions.

What part of a Flash memory architecture manages all chip functions?

If a RAM passes the checkerboard test it is probably good.

The main advantage of semiconductor RAM is its ability to:

Without power, ______memory will lose all stored data.

The______ROM has its storage location written into by the manufacturer according to the customer's specifications.

FF registers are high- speed memory elements that are used extensively in the internal operations of a digital computer.

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

Exam 12: Memory Devices

If two RAM chips act like a single chip, we refer to this combination as a memory______ .

Flash memory can be used in place of a disk drive in a laptop computer.

EEPROMs are nonvolatile, offer fast read access, and allow rapid in- circuit erasure and reprogramming of individual bytes. Compared to EPROMs, however:

EPROM is easily programmed without special programming hardware.

What is the principal advantage of using address multiplexing with DRAM memory?

Capacity, when used to define memory devices, normally refers to the number of:

There are two______modes: burst and distributed.

When a computer is powered on, it will execute the instructions that are in the______ program.

On an optical disc, data is stored by changing______ of the disc surface.

15 address lines can identify 64,000 memory locations.

How many address lines would be required for an 8K × 16 module?

Once an EPROM has been programmed, it can be erased by exposing it to______applied through a window in the chip package.

The type of transistors used in both NAND and NOR flash are______.

A unique structure of flash memory is the______register which is used to manage all of the chip functions.

What part of a Flash memory architecture manages all chip functions?

If a RAM passes the checkerboard test it is probably good.

The main advantage of semiconductor RAM is its ability to:

Without power, ______memory will lose all stored data.

The______ROM has its storage location written into by the manufacturer according to the customer's specifications.

FF registers are high- speed memory elements that are used extensively in the internal operations of a digital computer.

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