Practice Impact of Cache on System Performance - 6.8 | 6. Cache Memory and Its Impact on System Performance | Computer and Processor Architecture
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is cache memory?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about where this memory is located in relation to the CPU.

Question 2

Easy

What is the hit rate?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Is it a ratio or a fraction related to hits?

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What effect does cache have on average memory access time?

  • Increases it.
  • Decreases it.
  • Has no effect.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the role of cache in speeding up data access.

Question 2

True or False: A high hit rate leads to lower CPU utilization.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what happens when the cache delivers the data quickly.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Consider a system with a cache leak suffering from frequent cache misses. Suggest how re-structuring the cache or its replacement policy could mitigate performance problems.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on the relationship between cache size and content relevance.

Question 2

Analyze a scenario where a multi-core processor faces bottleneck issues. How could effective cache design for each core influence the overall system performance?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how shared resources can benefit multiple cores simultaneously.

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