Practice Lecture – 28 (8.1.1) - Lecture – 28 - Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Lecture – 28

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Question 1 Easy

What does SRAM stand for?

💡 Hint: It starts with an 'S' and is used for cache.

Question 2 Easy

What is the main advantage of using a memory hierarchy?

💡 Hint: Think about speedier access to frequently used data.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of SRAM in computer organization?

Permanent storage
Secondary memory
Cache memory

💡 Hint: Remember its application in speeding up memory access!

Question 2

True or False: Write-back caching updates main memory immediately.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about when the memory is actually updated.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a simple system architecture that utilizes a cache, discussing the sizes of cache and memory according to the principles of locality.

💡 Hint: Think about common data access patterns.

Challenge 2 Hard

Critique a proposed design using only SRAM for all caching needs, considering performance impacts and locality principles.

💡 Hint: Consider the balance between performance and cost in real-world applications.

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