7.1 - Introduction to Caches
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Practice Questions
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What is cache memory designed to do?
💡 Hint: Think of it as a fast storage system.
Why is caching important for CPU performance?
💡 Hint: Consider the speed difference between cache and main memory.
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What does cache memory do?
💡 Hint: Think about how it affects data retrieval speed.
True or False: Cache memory is faster than main memory.
💡 Hint: Recall the levels of memory and their speed characteristics.
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Analyze the effect of cache misses on system performance. Support your analysis with examples.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of accessing main memory versus cache.
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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