a) In current PCs, Cache memory and RAM are always located between the CPU and the...

 

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a) In current PCs, Cache memory and RAM are always located between the CPU and the Hard disk (Secondary storage), to act as intermediate memories during data transfers. Is it possible, technically, for the PC to perform the required user's task without the intermediate memories such as the cache and the RAM? [2 marks] b) Justify your answer and explain the pros and the cons of eradicating the intermediate memories. [4 marks] c) Give some tasks that are best handled by each of the following memories and why? i. Registers ii. RAM iii. ROM iv. Hard disks [4 marks] a) In current PCs, Cache memory and RAM are always located between the CPU and the Hard disk (Secondary storage), to act as intermediate memories during data transfers. Is it possible, technically, for the PC to perform the required user's task without the intermediate memories such as the cache and the RAM? [2 marks] b) Justify your answer and explain the pros and the cons of eradicating the intermediate memories. [4 marks] c) Give some tasks that are best handled by each of the following memories and why? i. Registers ii. RAM iii. ROM iv. Hard disks [4 marks]