Practice Cache Coherency - 5.4.3 | 5. ARM Cortex-A9 Processor | Advanced System on Chip
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is cache coherency?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the consistency of data across different caches.

Question 2

Easy

Name one protocol used for cache coherency in ARM processors.

πŸ’‘ Hint: This protocol is known by its acronym.

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Question 1

What does cache coherency ensure in a multi-core environment?

  • Data is processed faster
  • Data remains consistent across cores
  • Less memory is used

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what happens when different cores access the same data.

Question 2

True or False: The AXI Coherency Extensions are not necessary for cache coherency.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the role of protocols in ensuring coherency.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You have a system with four cores. Core 1 updates a value in its cache. Describe the steps that the ARM Cortex-A9 takes to ensure that all other cores have the updated value.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the communication process between cores.

Question 2

Discuss the potential issues that may arise in a multi-core processor if cache coherency is not managed effectively. What solutions might be implemented to mitigate these issues?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think critically about data access patterns in multi-core systems.

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