Practice Inclusive vs. Exclusive Cache - 7.7 | 7. Caches | Computer Architecture
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Question 1

Easy

Define an inclusive cache.

💡 Hint: Think about how you would manage data across different cache levels.

Question 2

Easy

What is a key advantage of exclusive caches?

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of storing data only once.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is an inclusive cache?

  • A cache where data is replicated across all levels
  • A cache where data is only in one level
  • A cache with no data
  • None of the above

💡 Hint: Think about how data management works in multi-level caches.

Question 2

True or False: Exclusive cache can lead to better space utilization compared to inclusive cache.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the redundancy aspect.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a scenario for a multi-core processor that would benefit from using an inclusive cache. Explain why this design is advantageous.

💡 Hint: Consider any applications where data consistency is critical.

Question 2

Evaluate how an exclusive cache might handle frequent updates in real-time applications, comparing it to inclusive caches.

💡 Hint: Think about the implications of accessing data that needs frequent synchronization.

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