Practice Cache Memory - 8.1.5 | 8. Lecture – 28 | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Question 1

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What is the primary purpose of cache memory?

💡 Hint: Think about the difference in speed between the CPU and main memory.

Question 2

Easy

How does SRAM differ from DRAM?

💡 Hint: Consider which type of memory you might choose for cache versus main memory.

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Question 1

What is the primary role of cache memory?

  • To permanently store data
  • To speed up access to data
  • To increase CPU speed

💡 Hint: Remember how the CPU interacts with memory.

Question 2

True or False: Write-back caching immediately writes data to both cache and main memory.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how data is handled in different caching strategies.

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Question 1

You are designing a new cache system based on user access patterns. Describe how to leverage temporal and spatial locality in your cache design.

💡 Hint: Think about which data is accessed together most often.

Question 2

Given a scenario where multiple processes access shared data, analyze the consequences and benefits of using a write-back cache strategy.

💡 Hint: Consider the trade-off of speed versus data integrity.

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