Practice - Cache Hierarchy
Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions
What is the primary function of L1 cache?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens right next to the CPU.
How is L3 cache different from L1 cache?
💡 Hint: Consider the size and the sharing aspect.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is the fastest level of cache memory?
💡 Hint: Focus on the cache levels we discussed.
Cache memory primarily reduces what type of time?
💡 Hint: Think about speed and efficiency.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with advanced challenges
Imagine the CPU frequently misses its L1 cache. Illustrate the impact on performance and how a multi-core CPU can alleviate this issue.
💡 Hint: Consider the time taken when accessing data at different levels.
Propose a design for a cache system that balances speed and size. What considerations would affect your choices?
💡 Hint: Think about what data is accessed most frequently and the trade-offs between speed and memory size.
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