Practice Cache Hits and Misses - 6.3.3 | Module 6: Memory System Organization | Computer Architecture
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Question 1

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What is a cache hit?

💡 Hint: Think about what it means for the CPU to quickly access information.

Question 2

Easy

How does a cache miss impact performance?

💡 Hint: Consider the difference in speed between cache and main memory.

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Question 1

What is a cache hit?

  • When data is in the cache.
  • When data must be fetched from main memory.
  • Both A and B.

💡 Hint: Remember the difference between finding data immediately versus waiting for it.

Question 2

True or False: A cache miss occurs when the data is not available in the cache.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when the CPU cannot find data where it expects it.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a simple cache system that optimizes for cache hits. What parameters would you focus on?

💡 Hint: Think about how past usage patterns can help predict future needs.

Question 2

Evaluate a scenario where increasing cache size leads to diminishing returns in hit rates. What could be happening?

💡 Hint: Analyze the type of applications or operations in the given scenario to identify issues.

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