Practice Computer Organization And Architecture: A Pedagogical Aspect (8.1) - Lecture

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Question 1.
What does SRAM stand for?
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Think of static memory that retains data.
Question 2.
Name one advantage of using cache memory.
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Consider why we would keep data close.
3Question 3.
What is the primary function of cache memory?
- To store data permanently
- To speed up data access
- To replace RAM
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Think about why we need quicker access.
4Question 4.
True or False: SRAM has a faster access time compared to DRAM.
- True
- False
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What does static refer to in its name?
Question 5.
Design a memory hierarchy for a gaming application, considering the types of memory needed and their configurations.
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Think about what's most important in gaming: speed of data retrieval.
Question 6.
Evaluate the access times for a system with a multi-level cache and suggest improvements based on locality principles.
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Consider how data access patterns influence cache performance.

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