Practice Cache Memory (5.5.3) - ARM Cortex-A9 Processor - Advanced System on Chip
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Cache Memory

Practice - Cache Memory

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary purpose of cache memory?

💡 Hint: Think about why quick access to information is important.

Question 2 Easy

What does L1 cache do?

💡 Hint: Consider what 'L1' means in terms of performance.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the function of cache memory?

To store data permanently
To speed up data access
To replace RAM

💡 Hint: Consider what makes cache special.

Question 2

Cache Coherency is necessary in multi-core processors. True or False?

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how processors work together.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Consider a multi-core system where one core is modifying shared data. Explain the consequences of failing to implement cache coherency and how it can affect overall system performance.

💡 Hint: Think about how communication between cores is affected.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate how the design of both L1 and L2 caches affects the performance of high-demand applications such as gaming. Provide examples of potential bottlenecks without adequate cache memory.

💡 Hint: Consider how data is retrieved during gameplay.

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