Practice - Performance and Cost Considerations
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Practice Questions
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What does SRAM stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the type of memory that is fast.
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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What type of memory is SRAM?
💡 Hint: Consider the type of memory often used for cache.
True or False: DRAM is faster than SRAM.
💡 Hint: Think about the characteristics of these memory types.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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