Practice Branch Prediction (2.11.3) - Organization and Structure of Modern Computer Systems
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Branch Prediction

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Question 1 Easy

What is branch prediction?

💡 Hint: Think about how decisions in code affect execution.

Question 2 Easy

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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Question 1

What does branch prediction aim to do?

Speed up program execution
Reduce memory usage
Increase processing power

💡 Hint: Think about how predictions affect processing time.

Question 2

True or False: Static prediction is based on historical data.

True
False

💡 Hint: What is the basis of static predictions?

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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