Practice Write Strategies (8.1.6) - Lecture – 28 - Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary feature of a write-through cache?

💡 Hint: Think of how immediate feedback on stored data is handled.

Question 2 Easy

What does a dirty bit indicate in caching?

💡 Hint: Consider what needs to happen when a cached item is changed.

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Question 1

What happens during a write-through operation?

Data is written only to the cache.
Data is written to both cache and memory.
Data is never written to memory.

💡 Hint: Remember how consistency is maintained.

Question 2

True or False: A write-back cache updates memory immediately.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about when memory actually gets updated.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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