Practice Design Trade-Offs in Memory Hierarchy - 2.4 | 2. Basics of Memory and Cache Part 2 | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What does SRAM stand for and how is it different from DRAM?

💡 Hint: Think about the speed and cost differences.

Question 2

Easy

Define cache memory in your own words.

💡 Hint: Consider its role between the CPU and main memory.

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of cache memory?

  • To store data permanently
  • To speed up data access for the CPU
  • To replace RAM

💡 Hint: Think about where the CPU retrieves most of its data from.

Question 2

Cache memory is slower than main memory.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the structure of the memory hierarchy.

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Question 1

Given a system with a high miss rate, suggest optimizations for reducing cache misses and explain why these changes would be effective.

💡 Hint: Evaluate how different data access patterns impact cache efficiency.

Question 2

Discuss how the choice of memory technology affects system design and performance. Provide examples.

💡 Hint: Think about the implications of speed versus cost in system performance.

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