7 - Caches
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Practice Questions
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What is cache memory primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Think about how it helps the CPU.
What does L1 cache refer to?
💡 Hint: Remember the speed and size relationship.
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What is a cache miss?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you can't find your document in a drawer.
True or False: The L2 cache is faster than the L1 cache.
💡 Hint: Recall the hierarchy of cache levels.
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Design a simple cache hierarchy for a multi-core processor. Describe the size and purpose of each cache level.
💡 Hint: Consider speed vs. storage capacity.
Evaluate the pros and cons of using Write-Through versus Write-Back policies in a programming application.
💡 Hint: Think about when data updates occur.
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