Practice Write Policies (6.3.7) - Memory System Organization - Computer Architecture
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Write Policies

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Question 1 Easy

What happens in a write-through cache when data is written?

💡 Hint: Think about what maintains consistency.

Question 2 Easy

In write-back caching, what does the dirty bit indicate?

💡 Hint: Consider the terminology used for caches.

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Question 1

What is a write-through cache?

A cache that writes only to memory
A cache that writes to cache and main memory
A cache that never updates main memory

💡 Hint: Think about what keeps the data consistent.

Question 2

True or False: Write-back caches immediately update main memory.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how write-back caches handle modified data.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze how a mixed policy of write-through for small data and write-back for large data could optimize performance in a computing system.

💡 Hint: Consider the balance between speed and accuracy of data.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain how power loss during a write-back operation can risk data integrity and describe a mitigation strategy.

💡 Hint: Think about how systems handle shutdowns or crashes.

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