Practice - Basics of Memory and Cache Part 2
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Practice Questions
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What does SRAM stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what storage technologies use high speed.
What is the cost range of DRAM per GB?
💡 Hint: Refer to comparisons of memory types.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of cache memory?
💡 Hint: Consider how CPUs retrieve data.
True or False: Magnetic disks are faster than DRAM.
💡 Hint: Think about the different speeds of memory types.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a memory system with limited SRAM, how would you design a caching strategy that maximizes hit ratio while minimizing miss penalty?
💡 Hint: Consider analyzing common usage patterns in the program.
Explain how cache mapping affects performance in a hierarchical memory structure. Give examples of different mapping techniques.
💡 Hint: Think about how each of these techniques optimally utilizes cache lines.
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