Practice Memory Technologies - 2.3 | 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?

💡 Hint: Think about what type of memory it is.

Question 2

Easy

How do cache hits affect CPU performance?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when data is readily available.

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Question 1

What is the primary advantage of using SRAM?

  • Low cost
  • Fast access times
  • High capacity

💡 Hint: Think about what makes SRAM beneficial for CPU performance.

Question 2

True or False: DRAM is significantly faster than SRAM.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the access times of both memory types.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Create a flowchart that illustrates the data retrieval process from cache memory. Include what happens during cache hits and misses.

💡 Hint: Think about the steps taken when data is fetched and how it gets transferred.

Question 2

Discuss how the principle of locality can affect the design of a computer's memory architecture. Provide examples.

💡 Hint: Use examples from loops or frequently accessed data structures for your explanation.

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