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7.5 - Write Policies in Caches

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the write-through policy?

💡 Hint: Think about how data is synchronized between different storage layers.

Question 2

Easy

What is the write-back policy?

💡 Hint: Consider how updates are delayed in this scenario.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does the write-through policy entail?

  • A) Writes to cache only
  • B) Writes both to cache and main memory
  • C) Delays writing to main memory until eviction

💡 Hint: Recall the key feature of write-through caching.

Question 2

True or False: Write-back caching writes data to main memory immediately.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how data is managed in write-back policies.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider a web server application requiring high reliability and low latency. Discuss the implications of using write-through or write-back caching in this scenario.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the server’s requirements and how each policy impacts them.

Question 2

Design a caching strategy for a mobile app that frequently updates data in real-time while also requiring persistence. Should it favor write-through or write-back? Justify your choice.

💡 Hint: Think about the need for real-time responsiveness versus data security.

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