Practice Concept Of Cache Memory (6.3) - Memory System Organization - Computer Architecture
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Concept of Cache Memory

Practice - Concept of Cache Memory

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is cache memory?

💡 Hint: Think about why the CPU needs memory that is quicker than main memory.

Question 2 Easy

What does a cache hit signify?

💡 Hint: Recall the term 'hit' in the context of finding something.

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Question 1

What does cache memory primarily aim to reduce?

CPU processing time
Memory access time
Power consumption

💡 Hint: Consider what bottlenecks slow down CPU performance.

Question 2

True or False: Cache misses occur when the requested data is found in cache.

True
False

💡 Hint: Focus on the definition of a cache hit.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a simple cache system with a specified size. Write down how many items can be stored in it and explain the mapping technique you would use.

💡 Hint: Consider your system's total memory and how cache organization will help optimize access.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze a multi-core processor's cache coherence issues. Propose a protocol to manage shared data access efficiently while maximizing performance.

💡 Hint: Think about how you would ensure all cores are updated without unnecessary delays.

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