Practice - Cache Memory
Practice Questions
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What is cache memory?
💡 Hint: It acts as an intermediary between the CPU and main memory.
Define cache hit.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you're looking in your drawer for something.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary function of cache memory?
💡 Hint: Think about why a computer would want to operate quickly.
True or False: A cache miss means the CPU found the needed data in the cache.
💡 Hint: Recall the definitions: hit vs. miss.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a situation where a computer has a high cache hit rate, but performance is still lagging, what could be potential factors contributing to this? Propose solutions.
💡 Hint: Consider both hardware and software interactions.
Imagine you are designing a new CPU. Describe trade-offs in choosing the cache size and speed. What implications could this have on overall system performance?
💡 Hint: Think about performance versus cost aspects when designing hardware.
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