Practice - Example 4: Real World Processor Overview
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Practice Questions
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What is a direct mapped cache?
💡 Hint: Think about what 'directly' means.
What occurs during a cache hit?
💡 Hint: What happens if the data is in the cache?
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What is the primary function of a direct mapped cache?
💡 Hint: Consider what caches are designed to do.
True or False: In a cache hit, the data is retrieved from main memory.
💡 Hint: Remember what happens during a cache hit.
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Given a direct mapped cache with 16 lines, calculate where memory address 59 maps in the cache, and explain your steps.
💡 Hint: Think about how mod helps in wrapping around the cache lines.
You have a direct mapped cache setup with an existing line mapping. What happens if you access a new address that results in a cache miss? Provide a detailed explanation.
💡 Hint: Consider what data management operations occur in the cache.
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