Practice Registers (4.3.2) - Direct-mapped Caches: Misses, Writes and Performance
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a register?

💡 Hint: Think about where the CPU stores immediate data it needs.

Question 2 Easy

Define cache memory.

💡 Hint: It's located between the CPU and main memory.

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Question 1

What is the fastest type of memory in a computer system?

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Cache Memory
Main Memory

💡 Hint: Consider which memory type is located in the CPU.

Question 2

True or False: Cache misses occur when the desired data is found in the cache.

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False

💡 Hint: Think about what cache miss means.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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