Practice Cache Replacement Policies - 6.3.3 | 6. Memory | Computer Architecture
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the main objective of cache replacement policies?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how limited storage impacts performance.

Question 2

Easy

What does FIFO stand for in cache management?

πŸ’‘ Hint: It's based on a queue system.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What policy does LRU use to decide which cache entry to remove?

  • Oldest data
  • Least recently accessed data
  • Randomly chosen

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember what LRU stands for.

Question 2

True or False: FIFO replaces the most recently accessed data first.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the order in which data arrives.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a series of data requests, demonstrate how LRU would operate by tracking which items are kept or removed. What are the outcomes compared to FIFO?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Create a list or table for tracking data entries and their access order.

Question 2

Design a hybrid cache policy that incorporates aspects of LRU and Random Replacement. Explain its potential advantages.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider scenarios where access patterns may vary unexpectedly.

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