Practice Basics Of Memory And Cache Part 2 (2.2) - Basics of Memory and Cache Part 2

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Question 1.
What does SRAM stand for?
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Think about what storage technologies use high speed.
Question 2.
What is the cost range of DRAM per GB?
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Refer to comparisons of memory types.
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of cache memory?
- To store all data permanently
- To speed up data access for the CPU
- To serve as backup memory
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Consider how CPUs retrieve data.
4Question 4.
True or False: Magnetic disks are faster than DRAM.
- True
- False
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Think about the different speeds of memory types.
Question 5.
Given a memory system with limited SRAM, how would you design a caching strategy that maximizes hit ratio while minimizing miss penalty?
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Consider analyzing common usage patterns in the program.
Question 6.
Explain how cache mapping affects performance in a hierarchical memory structure. Give examples of different mapping techniques.
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Think about how each of these techniques optimally utilizes cache lines.

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