Practice - Registers
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Practice Questions
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What is a register?
💡 Hint: Think about where the CPU stores immediate data it needs.
Define cache memory.
💡 Hint: It's located between the CPU and main memory.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is the fastest type of memory in a computer system?
💡 Hint: Consider which memory type is located in the CPU.
True or False: Cache misses occur when the desired data is found in the cache.
💡 Hint: Think about what cache miss means.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a simple system with a well-defined memory hierarchy, explaining the role of each type of memory and the expected performance outcomes.
💡 Hint: Think about where data is frequently used and how to minimize access time.
Assess the impact of a low cache hit ratio on overall system performance. What strategies could be implemented to improve it?
💡 Hint: Consider how different cache designs affect hit ratios.
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