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15.2.5 - Disadvantages of Virtually Indexed Virtually Tagged Cache

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What happens when a context switch occurs in a virtually indexed virtually tagged cache?

💡 Hint: Consider what needs to happen when processes change.

Question 2

Easy

Define aliasing in the context of cache design.

💡 Hint: Think about how different addresses can point to the same location.

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Question 1

What is the main disadvantage of cache flushing during a context switch?

  • It improves cache efficiency
  • It can lead to performance degradation
  • It causes data inconsistency

💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of a cache and what happens when it's cleared.

Question 2

True or False: Aliasing can result in multiple virtual addresses pointing to the same physical location.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how different addresses relate to physical memory.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a scenario where aliasing might occur in a multi-process application and discuss how to handle it efficiently.

💡 Hint: How can you prevent shared addresses from causing data integrity issues?

Question 2

Evaluate trade-offs between implementing VIVT caches versus other cache architectures in a real-time operating system.

💡 Hint: Consider the needs of real-time applications requiring swift decision-making.

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