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Computer Memory
Which memory-related term best matches this description: is the delay before requested data becomes available?
A. Temporal locality
B. DIMM
C. Latency
D. Clipboard
Correct Answer: C
Latency is the delay before requested data becomes available.
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Computer Memory
Which memory-related term best matches this description: is a processor-dependent natural unit of data handled as a group?
A. ROM
B. Access time
C. Word
D. Temporal locality
Correct Answer: C
Word is a processor-dependent natural unit of data handled as a group.
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Computer Memory
Which memory-related term best matches this description: assigns a distinct address to each byte?
A. SO-DIMM
B. EPROM
C. Byte-addressable memory
D. Memory hierarchy
Correct Answer: C
Byte-addressable memory assigns a distinct address to each byte.
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Computer Memory
Which memory-related term best matches this description: carries actual data between major components?
A. Flash memory
B. DDR4
C. Paging
D. Data bus
Correct Answer: D
Data bus carries actual data between major components.
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Computer Memory
Which memory-related term best matches this description: carries information used to select memory or I/O locations?
A. NVRAM
B. DDR5
C. Address bus
D. Temporal locality
Correct Answer: C
Address bus carries information used to select memory or I/O locations.
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Computer Memory
Which memory-related term best matches this description: identifies a location in an addressable memory space?
A. Memory hierarchy
B. Spooling
C. Memory address
D. Spatial locality
Correct Answer: C
Memory address identifies a location in an addressable memory space.
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Computer Memory
Which memory-related term best matches this description: occurs when excessive paging leaves little time for useful execution?
A. Cache miss
B. DDR2
C. Thrashing
D. Temporal locality
Correct Answer: C
Thrashing occurs when excessive paging leaves little time for useful execution.
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Computer Memory
Which memory-related term best matches this description: is disk or SSD space reserved for memory-management purposes in many operating systems?
A. Swap space
B. Bandwidth
C. Cache miss
D. Stack memory
Correct Answer: A
Swap space is disk or SSD space reserved for memory-management purposes in many operating systems.
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Which memory-related term best matches this description: maps virtual pages to physical frames?
A. Latency
B. Paging
C. PROM
D. Memory hierarchy
Correct Answer: B
Paging maps virtual pages to physical frames.
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Computer Memory
Which memory-related term best matches this description: occurs when a referenced virtual-memory page is not currently in physical RAM?
A. Page fault
B. Primary memory
C. L2 cache
D. Cache miss
Correct Answer: A
Page fault occurs when a referenced virtual-memory page is not currently in physical RAM.
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Computer Memory
Which memory-related term best matches this description: is a fixed-size block of physical memory that can hold a virtual-memory page?
A. Virtual memory
B. Page frame
C. Address bus
D. Memory address
Correct Answer: B
Page frame is a fixed-size block of physical memory that can hold a virtual-memory page.
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Computer Memory
Which memory-related term best matches this description: is a fixed-size block of virtual memory?
A. Page
B. EPROM
C. Memory hierarchy
D. Page frame
Correct Answer: A
Page is a fixed-size block of virtual memory.
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Computer Memory
Which memory-related term best matches this description: uses secondary storage to extend the apparent address space available to processes?
A. DIMM
B. Virtual memory
C. Page frame
D. RAM disk
Correct Answer: B
Virtual memory uses secondary storage to extend the apparent address space available to processes.
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Computer Memory
Which memory-related term best matches this description: is a block-erasable form of non-volatile electronic memory derived from EEPROM technology?
A. Heap memory
B. DIMM
C. Content-addressable memory
D. Flash memory
Correct Answer: D
Flash memory is a block-erasable form of non-volatile electronic memory derived from EEPROM technology.
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Computer Memory
Which memory-related term best matches this description: can be electrically erased and reprogrammed?
A. L2 cache
B. EEPROM
C. L3 cache
D. Mask ROM
Correct Answer: B
EEPROM can be electrically erased and reprogrammed.
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Computer Memory
Which memory-related term best matches this description: can be erased using ultraviolet light and reprogrammed?
A. Volatile memory
B. L3 cache
C. ROM
D. EPROM
Correct Answer: D
EPROM can be erased using ultraviolet light and reprogrammed.
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Computer Memory
Which memory-related term best matches this description: can be programmed once after manufacturing?
A. Mask ROM
B. Primary memory
C. Volatile memory
D. PROM
Correct Answer: D
PROM can be programmed once after manufacturing.
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Computer Memory
Which memory-related term best matches this description: is programmed during manufacturing?
A. DIMM
B. NVRAM
C. Temporal locality
D. Mask ROM
Correct Answer: D
Mask ROM is programmed during manufacturing.
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Which memory-related term best matches this description: is non-volatile memory traditionally intended mainly for stored firmware or fixed data?
A. L1 cache
B. Page fault
C. ROM
D. Volatile memory
Correct Answer: C
ROM is non-volatile memory traditionally intended mainly for stored firmware or fixed data.
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Computer Memory
Which memory-related term best matches this description: is a compact memory module form factor commonly used in laptops?
A. SO-DIMM
B. PROM
C. RAM disk
D. Bandwidth
Correct Answer: A
SO-DIMM is a compact memory module form factor commonly used in laptops.