Practice Shared vs. Private Memory - 8.5.1 | 8. Multicore | Computer Architecture
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8.5.1 - Shared vs. Private Memory

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is shared memory in multicore systems?

💡 Hint: Think about how multiple processors interact with the same data.

Question 2

Easy

What is one advantage of private memory?

💡 Hint: Consider how data access might differ between cores.

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Question 1

What is shared memory?

  • Memory accessible by all cores
  • Memory private to each core
  • Cache memory only

💡 Hint: Remember how multiple processors interact.

Question 2

True or False: In a private memory architecture, cores do not share memory space.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the design of private memory systems.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a multicore system that utilizes both shared and private memory. Describe how data would be managed and the benefits of this design.

💡 Hint: Think of core interactions and data access frequency.

Question 2

Analyze the impact of using MESI in a multicore system with primarily shared workloads. What challenges might arise?

💡 Hint: Consider the trade-offs of consistency versus performance in your answer.

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