Practice Designing Memory Hierarchy - 2.8 | 2. Fundamentals of Computer Design | Computer Architecture
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Question 1

Easy

What is the fastest type of memory in a computer?

💡 Hint: Think about which memory is located closest to the CPU.

Question 2

Easy

What does cache memory do?

💡 Hint: Consider why computers run faster when accessing certain files.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the fastest level of memory hierarchy?

  • Main Memory
  • Cache
  • Registers

💡 Hint: Think about which memory is built directly into the CPU.

Question 2

True or False: Virtual memory can be slower than RAM.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how accessing a file on a hard drive compares to accessing RAM.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a memory hierarchy structure for a smartphone, considering that it needs to balance size, speed, and energy efficiency.

💡 Hint: Think about the device's usage patterns and how it manages multiple apps.

Question 2

Consider a server that runs multiple virtual machines. Propose a strategy for optimizing memory usage, taking into account virtual memory management.

💡 Hint: Evaluate how server loads can fluctuate and how memory resources can be dynamically adjusted.

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