Practice - Understanding Cache Access
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Practice Questions
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What terminology is used for when requested data is found in the cache?
💡 Hint: Think about the success of accessing cached data.
In a direct mapped cache, what does the index represent?
💡 Hint: It's a specific part of the address.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a cache hit?
💡 Hint: Think about where the data is being accessed from.
True or False: A cache miss means the data was found in the cache.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of missing data.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a 32-bit address space with a 16 KB direct-mapped cache and 4-word blocks, calculate the total bits required for cache organization.
💡 Hint: Break down the requirements for organization one step at a time.
Discuss the potential effects on performance when you switch from a direct mapped cache to a fully associative cache.
💡 Hint: Consider the trade-offs between speed and flexibility.
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