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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is register allocation?
💡 Hint: Think about why registers are important for CPUs.
Question 2
Easy
Define what a live range is.
💡 Hint: Consider how long a variable is useful in a program.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What happens when you run out of CPU registers to store variables?
- You must store in main memory
- You continue without issue
- All variables are lost
💡 Hint: Think about how you would manage limited storage.
Question 2
True or False: Live ranges refer to the total number of variables in a program.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider the meaning of 'live' in terms of usage.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
If a coding environment uses ten variables while only having four registers available, explain how you would approach register allocation while minimizing spills.
💡 Hint: Consider managing variable lifetimes and how long each one will be needed.
Question 2
Given a situation where registers are often being spilled, identify two strategies you could implement to improve the situation.
💡 Hint: Think about how important timing is in managing variable life and accesses.
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