Practice Write Strategies (8.1.6) - Lecture – 28 - Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3

Practice: Write Strategies

Lesson 8.1.6Lecture – 28

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Question 1.
What is the primary feature of a write-through cache?
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Think of how immediate feedback on stored data is handled.
Question 2.
What does a dirty bit indicate in caching?
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Consider what needs to happen when a cached item is changed.
3Question 3.
What happens during a write-through operation?
- Data is written only to the cache.
- Data is written to both cache and memory.
- Data is never written to memory.
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Remember how consistency is maintained.
4Question 4.
True or False: A write-back cache updates memory immediately.
- True
- False
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Think about when memory actually gets updated.
Question 5.
Analyze a scenario where a processor executes a program with frequent write operations. Determine whether a write-through or write-back strategy should be employed and justify your choice.
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Consider the frequency of changes versus the need for prompt data accuracy.
Question 6.
Evaluate the potential implications of not managing the dirty bit properly in a write-back cache system.
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Think about how tracking changes can influence system integrity.

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