Practice Cache Memory - 6.3 | 6. Memory | Computer Architecture | Allrounder.ai
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is cache memory?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the speed and where it's located.

Question 2

Easy

What does a cache miss signify?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall when the CPU cannot find the data it needs.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the purpose of cache memory?

  • To store data permanently
  • To reduce data access time
  • To replace main memory

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about its role in improving CPU performance.

Question 2

True or False: Cache misses can only be compulsory misses.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the different categories of cache misses.

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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.

πŸ’‘ 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.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how cache size affects both performance and cost.

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