6.3 - Cache Memory
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Practice Questions
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What is cache memory?
💡 Hint: Think about the speed and where it's located.
What does a cache miss signify?
💡 Hint: Recall when the CPU cannot find the data it needs.
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What is the purpose of cache memory?
💡 Hint: Think about its role in improving CPU performance.
True or False: Cache misses can only be compulsory misses.
💡 Hint: Recall the different categories of cache misses.
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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.
Discuss the implications of increasing cache size on miss rates and access times.
💡 Hint: Think about how cache size affects both performance and cost.
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