Practice Motivation (6.4.1) - Memory System Organization - Computer Architecture
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Motivation

Practice - Motivation - 6.4.1

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is latency in the context of memory?

💡 Hint: Consider how speed affects processing.

Question 2 Easy

Define cache memory.

💡 Hint: Think about layers of memory in a computer.

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Question 1

What does the term 'memory hierarchy' refer to?

A type of data storage
An organization of different memory types
A programming concept

💡 Hint: Consider how memory is structured in a computer.

Question 2

True or False: Cache memory can be either volatile or non-volatile.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about memory types and their characteristics.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze how increasing the size of a cache affects the hit rate and performance of a CPU. Describe in detail using examples.

💡 Hint: Consider the balance between cache size and lookup speed.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the trade-offs between different memory types such as SRAM, DRAM, and virtual memory in terms of speed, cost, and application.

💡 Hint: Relate to where each memory type fits in the hierarchy.

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