Practice - Branch Prediction
Practice Questions
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What is branch prediction?
💡 Hint: Think about how decisions in code affect execution.
What are the two main types of branch prediction?
💡 Hint: Consider the methods of prediction: one is based on rules, the other on history.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does branch prediction aim to do?
💡 Hint: Think about how predictions affect processing time.
True or False: Static prediction is based on historical data.
💡 Hint: What is the basis of static predictions?
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze how branch prediction can impact the performance of a modern gaming console. How would misprediction affect gameplay?
💡 Hint: Consider scenarios where real-time decisions are critical.
Develop a simple algorithm for a static branch predictor and analyze its limitations compared to a dynamic predictor.
💡 Hint: Think about real-world applications where decisions change over time.
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