Practice - Cache Memory Functionality
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Practice Questions
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What occurs during a cache hit?
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of a hit in relation to data retrieval.
Explain what a cache miss is.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when data is not present in memory.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a cache hit?
💡 Hint: Think about where the data comes from.
Which of the following describes a cache miss?
💡 Hint: Consider whether the data is available in cache memory.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a scenario where a cache has 16 lines, with 4-byte blocks and a total size of 64 bytes, calculate how many bits will be needed for the tag, index, and offset.
💡 Hint: Use the address structure to determine the number of bits for tag, index, and offset.
In a practical scenario where you are developing a system with a direct mapped cache, how would you optimize for misses when you expect certain patterns of data access?
💡 Hint: Consider how you can leverage locality of reference.
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