Practice Performance and Cost Considerations - 4.2.2 | 4. Direct-mapped Caches: Misses, Writes and Performance | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What does SRAM stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about the type of memory that is fast.

Question 2

Easy

Which memory technology is known for being cheaper and slower, DRAM or SRAM?

💡 Hint: Consider the characteristics of each memory type.

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Question 1

What type of memory is SRAM?

  • A. Optically Accessible
  • B. Static Random Access
  • C. Dynamic Random Access

💡 Hint: Consider the type of memory often used for cache.

Question 2

True or False: DRAM is faster than SRAM.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the characteristics of these memory types.

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Question 1

Discuss how the structure of a modern computer's memory hierarchy optimizes application performance by utilizing the principles of locality of reference.

💡 Hint: Think about how locality influences data caching strategies.

Question 2

Explain the design trade-offs a computer engineer faces when implementing a memory hierarchy. Provide examples of how these trade-offs influence real-world applications.

💡 Hint: Explore pros and cons of each type of memory in practical scenarios.

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