Practice Memory Consistency - 8.5.3 | 8. Multicore | Computer Architecture
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Memory Consistency

8.5.3 - Memory Consistency

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is memory consistency?

💡 Hint: Think of it as a rule for how memory behaves across cores.

Question 2 Easy

Name a consistency model.

💡 Hint: Recall the models we discussed in class.

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Question 1

What does memory consistency ensure?

That data is always up-to-date
That all cores see memory operations in the same order
That cores can operate independently

💡 Hint: Think about what ensures operations are coherent across cores.

Question 2

True or False: Eventual consistency guarantees immediate updates across all cores.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how eventual consistency operates in distributed systems.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Discuss the consequences of using only eventual consistency in a stock trading application.

💡 Hint: Consider high-stakes environments where timing is crucial.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the trade-offs of implementing a stricter consistency model versus a relaxed one in a real-time collaboration tool.

💡 Hint: Weigh the importance of immediate information against potential confusion in collaborative work.

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