Practice Cache Block Management - 2.6.2 | 2. Basics of Memory and Cache Part 2 | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What is cache memory?

💡 Hint: Think of it as a temporary storage that reduces access time.

Question 2

Easy

Define hit ratio.

💡 Hint: It measures how effective the cache is in serving data.

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Question 1

What does 'hit ratio' represent?

  • The total number of accesses
  • Successful cache accesses
  • Missed accesses

💡 Hint: Think about what successful access means.

Question 2

True or False: A cache miss occurs when data is fetched successfully from cache.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the definition of cache miss.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You have a cache with 16 lines and you want to implement direct mapping with a memory of 64 blocks. Describe the mapping function.

💡 Hint: Consider how the modulus operation distributes block addresses across available lines.

Question 2

If your cache has a hit ratio of 95%, calculate the miss ratio and explain its significance.

💡 Hint: Recall the relationship between hit and miss ratios.

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