Practice Cache Memory (cpu Cache) (6.1.2) - Memory System Organization
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Cache Memory (CPU Cache)

Practice - Cache Memory (CPU Cache)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does cache memory do?

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between the CPU and memory.

Question 2 Easy

Identify the fastest level of cache.

💡 Hint: Remember the order of cache levels.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of cache memory?

To store all types of data permanently
To speed up access to frequently used data
To serve as the main storage for applications

💡 Hint: Think about the CPU's needs.

Question 2

Cache hits and misses are important because they affect performance. True or False?

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when the CPU finds data in cache.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

You are designing a new CPU with a focus on high performance. Describe how you would implement the cache system, considering its levels, types, and mapping techniques.

💡 Hint: Think about balancing speed with complexity in your design.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss how changes in programming practices can optimize cache utilization through locality principles.

💡 Hint: Recall spatial and temporal locality definitions.

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