Practice - Disadvantages of Virtually Indexed Virtually Tagged Cache
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Practice Questions
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What happens when a context switch occurs in a virtually indexed virtually tagged cache?
💡 Hint: Consider what needs to happen when processes change.
Define aliasing in the context of cache design.
💡 Hint: Think about how different addresses can point to the same location.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main disadvantage of cache flushing during a context switch?
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of a cache and what happens when it's cleared.
True or False: Aliasing can result in multiple virtual addresses pointing to the same physical location.
💡 Hint: Consider how different addresses relate to physical memory.
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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?
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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