Practice - Synonym Problem
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Practice Questions
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What is the main purpose of cache in a computer memory system?
💡 Hint: Think about faster data retrieval.
Define the synonym problem.
💡 Hint: Consider address mapping scenarios.
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What is the synonym problem?
💡 Hint: Focus on virtual vs. physical address mapping.
True or False: Page coloring helps in managing cache by ensuring different virtual addresses use the same physical memory.
💡 Hint: Think about how physical addresses relate to different processes.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a system with a virtually indexed cache that suffers from cold misses during frequent process switches. Propose a detailed strategy using page coloring to mitigate this issue.
💡 Hint: Think about how grouping similar processes could stabilize cache efficiency.
Evaluate the effectiveness of physically indexed caches in comparison with virtually indexed caches, especially regarding memory access times and contexts.
💡 Hint: Analyze how each indexing method affects access during multiple memory requests.
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