Practice Cache Hierarchy - 2.11.2 | 2. Organization and Structure of Modern Computer Systems | Computer and Processor Architecture
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary function of L1 cache?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what happens right next to the CPU.

Question 2

Easy

How is L3 cache different from L1 cache?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the size and the sharing aspect.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the fastest level of cache memory?

  • L1
  • L2
  • L3

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on the cache levels we discussed.

Question 2

Cache memory primarily reduces what type of time?

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about speed and efficiency.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Imagine the CPU frequently misses its L1 cache. Illustrate the impact on performance and how a multi-core CPU can alleviate this issue.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the time taken when accessing data at different levels.

Question 2

Propose a design for a cache system that balances speed and size. What considerations would affect your choices?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what data is accessed most frequently and the trade-offs between speed and memory size.

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