Practice - Write Strategies
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary feature of a write-through cache?
💡 Hint: Think of how immediate feedback on stored data is handled.
What does a dirty bit indicate in caching?
💡 Hint: Consider what needs to happen when a cached item is changed.
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What happens during a write-through operation?
💡 Hint: Remember how consistency is maintained.
True or False: A write-back cache updates memory immediately.
💡 Hint: Think about when memory actually gets updated.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze a scenario where a processor executes a program with frequent write operations. Determine whether a write-through or write-back strategy should be employed and justify your choice.
💡 Hint: Consider the frequency of changes versus the need for prompt data accuracy.
Evaluate the potential implications of not managing the dirty bit properly in a write-back cache system.
💡 Hint: Think about how tracking changes can influence system integrity.
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