Practice Branch Prediction (5.3.3) - ARM Cortex-A9 Processor - Advanced System on Chip
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Branch Prediction

Practice - Branch Prediction - 5.3.3

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define branch prediction in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about how a traffic direction system works.

Question 2 Easy

What is a pipeline stall?

💡 Hint: What happens when traffic builds up at an intersection?

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Question 1

What is branch prediction used for?

To speed up data retrieval
To predict outcomes of branches in code
To manage memory

💡 Hint: Think about how guessing the next move helps in sports.

Question 2

True or False: Branch prediction can lead to pipeline stalls.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the discussion on performance impacts before.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a hypothetical CPU where branch prediction fails. Explain how it would impact the CPU's operation.

💡 Hint: Consider how often decisions may occur in a game.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze a real-world application where branch prediction plays a significant role and discuss its implications.

💡 Hint: Think of how quickly decisions are made in fast-paced games.

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