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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is cache memory?
💡 Hint: Think about the speed and where it's located.
Question 2
Easy
What does a cache miss signify?
💡 Hint: Recall when the CPU cannot find the data it needs.
Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation
Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the purpose of cache memory?
- To store data permanently
- To reduce data access time
- To replace main memory
💡 Hint: Think about its role in improving CPU performance.
Question 2
True or False: Cache misses can only be compulsory misses.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Recall the different categories of cache misses.
Solve 3 more questions and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Calculate the effective access time if the CPU takes 1 ns to access L1 cache, 3 ns for L2 cache, and 10 ns for main memory, with hit rates of 90% for L1 and 75% for L2.
💡 Hint: Break down the calculation step by step using the given rates.
Question 2
Discuss the implications of increasing cache size on miss rates and access times.
💡 Hint: Think about how cache size affects both performance and cost.
Challenge and get performance evaluation