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1

Which cache level is shared between CPU cores?

Hard 3 Marks

Think about which cache level provides a common resource for multiple cores.

A L1 cache

B L2 cache

C L3 cache

D All cache levels are shared

2

Arrange the following from fastest to slowest: RAM Cache Secondary Storage

Hard 3 Marks

Speed decreases as distance from the CPU increases.

A Cache then Secondary Storage then RAM

B RAM then Cache then Secondary Storage

C Secondary Storage then RAM then Cache

D Cache then RAM then Secondary Storage

3

Why is secondary storage slower than primary memory?

Hard 3 Marks

Think about how directly RAM connects to the CPU compared to a hard drive.

A Because secondary storage uses binary and primary memory uses decimal

B Because secondary storage is connected via USB and primary memory is not

C Because primary memory (RAM) is directly accessed by the CPU while secondary storage requires additional access mechanisms

D Because secondary storage is cheaper and cheaper always means slower

4

Which of the following lists memory types in correct order from most permanent to least permanent?

Hard 3 Marks

Permanent means data survives power off — which types keep data without power?

A Cache then RAM then ROM then Secondary Storage

B RAM then ROM then Cache then Secondary Storage

C ROM then Secondary Storage then RAM then Cache

D Secondary Storage then RAM then Cache then ROM

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