Practice Branch Prediction - 5.2.4 | 5. ARM Cortex-A9 Processor | Advanced System on Chip
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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is branch prediction?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how CPUs manage control flow.

Question 2

Easy

What happens during a pipeline stall?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the consequences of wrong predictions.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the purpose of branch prediction?

  • To increase clock speed
  • To improve instruction throughput
  • To decrease power consumption

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on how it minimizes delays in execution.

Question 2

True or False: Branch prediction always leads to higher performance.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the potential for delays.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a branch prediction strategy that adapts to changing program flow patterns. Explain how it would work.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about adapting based on historical data.

Question 2

Evaluate the performance impact of branch prediction mis-predictions in a system designed for high-frequency trading.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the fast-paced nature of that environment and its sensitivity to delays.

Challenge and get performance evaluation