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What is dynamic branch prediction?
Think about how history can inform future results.
Name one component of dynamic branch prediction.
It's related to storing information about previous actions.
What best describes dynamic branch prediction?
Consider how learning from past actions can help in making better predictions.
The Branch History Table (BHT) is used for what purpose?
Think about what you need to remember to make accurate predictions.
Given a sequence of branch outcomes (taken, not taken, taken, taken), how would a BHT learn from this pattern? Describe the process.
Think about how storing patterns can improve future decisions.
Explain the implications of a misprediction in dynamic branch prediction. How does it impact processor performance?
Consider what happens when wrong information is acted upon in a machine.
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