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Question 1
Easy
What is the primary purpose of cache memory?
π‘ Hint: Think about how speed affects system performance.
Question 2
Easy
Name the two types of locality relevant to caching.
π‘ Hint: One relates to time and the other to space in data access.
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Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is cache memory primarily used for?
π‘ Hint: Think about its location relative to the CPU.
Question 2
True or False: Cache memory retains data even when powered off.
π‘ Hint: Recall the characteristics of cache memory.
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Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
In a system with an L2 cache serving as both the data and instruction cache for a CPU, estimate the performance improvement when cache hit rates shift from 75% to 90%. Consider an AMAT equation.
π‘ Hint: Use the formula provided for AMAT calculations.
Question 2
Imagine you are designing a cache system for a new CPU. What factors would you consider regarding replacement policies and cache coherence in a multicore environment?
π‘ Hint: Think about the trade-offs you want to manage.
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