Practice - 4-Way Set Associative Cache Organization
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Practice Questions
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What is a cache miss?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you want to access data that isn't stored.
How is a set associative cache different from a direct mapped cache?
💡 Hint: Consider how many places a block can go in each type of cache.
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What occurs during a cache miss?
💡 Hint: Recall what happens when the cache does not have the data you want.
True or False: In a fully associative cache, any memory block can be placed in any line.
💡 Hint: Think about the difference in flexibility between direct-mapped and fully associative caches.
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Given a cache with 32 lines that is 4-way set associative, determine how many sets are present and explain the significance of this structure for reducing cache misses.
💡 Hint: Think about how flexibility in placing blocks can minimize misses.
Describe a scenario where a direct-mapped cache might lead to a higher miss rate compared to a 4-way set associative cache.
💡 Hint: Consider how the mapping process could result in lost data in one structure but not in another.
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