Practice Mapping Functions - 4.5.3 | 4. Direct-mapped Caches: Misses, Writes and Performance | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary difference between SRAM and DRAM?

💡 Hint: Consider speed and cost.

Question 2

Easy

Define a cache hit.

💡 Hint: Think about where the data is stored.

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Question 1

What does a cache hit signify?

  • Data is in cache
  • Data is in main memory

💡 Hint: Think about the location of the data.

Question 2

True or False: Direct mapping allows one main memory block to map to multiple cache lines.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the definition of direct mapping.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a simple direct-mapped cache system with 4 cache lines and explain how main memory blocks map to it.

💡 Hint: Calculate the line number for each block using the mapping function.

Question 2

Analyze the cost and performance implications of increasing cache size in a memory hierarchy and explain your reasoning.

💡 Hint: Consider both performance and cost factors.

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