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6.2 - Associative and Multi-level Caches

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the main advantage of a Fully Associative Cache over a Direct Mapped Cache?

💡 Hint: Think about conflict situations in cache placements.

Question 2

Easy

Define a Cache Miss.

💡 Hint: Recall what happens when data needs to be fetched from the main memory.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

Which cache architecture allows a memory block to be placed in any cache line?

  • Direct Mapped Cache
  • Fully Associative Cache
  • Set Associative Cache

💡 Hint: This type of cache minimizes conflicts.

Question 2

True or False: In a Direct Mapped Cache, each memory block can be placed in multiple locations in the cache.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how mapping works.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a small system with a 4-line cache where you need to analyze the performance of accesses: 0, 1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 4 using a direct mapped chassis. Include potential misses and hits as blocks are accessed.

💡 Hint: Pattern your approach by writing down the state of the cache after each access.

Question 2

Compare the performance of a 2-way set associative cache versus a fully associative cache with 4 lines when accessing blocks: 0, 1, 2, 0, 1. Document hits and misses.

💡 Hint: Break down by analyzing what’s stored over each step for both cache types.

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