Practice Introduction to Caches - 7.1 | 7. Caches | Computer Architecture
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Question 1

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What is cache memory designed to do?

💡 Hint: Think of it as a fast storage system.

Question 2

Easy

Why is caching important for CPU performance?

💡 Hint: Consider the speed difference between cache and main memory.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does cache memory do?

  • Holds data permanently
  • Stores frequently accessed data
  • Increases the size of main memory

💡 Hint: Think about how it affects data retrieval speed.

Question 2

True or False: Cache memory is faster than main memory.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the levels of memory and their speed characteristics.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze the effect of cache misses on system performance. Support your analysis with examples.

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of accessing main memory versus cache.

Question 2

Propose a new cache strategy for optimizing access speeds for a specific application type, justify your recommendations.

💡 Hint: Think about how different applications might benefit from tailored caching methods.

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