COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE

MEMORY SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
For set-associative mapping, the cache control logic interprets a memory address as ____
A
3 fields
B
2 fields
C
1 field
D
4 fields
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -For set-associative mapping, the cache control logic interprets a memory address as three fields: Tag, Set, and Word.

Detailed explanation-2: -Direct access: Individual blocks or records have a unique address based on physical location. Access is accomplished by direct access to reach a general vicinity plus sequential searching, counting, or waiting to reach the final location.

Detailed explanation-3: -Transfer rate: It is the speed of reading or writing data in the given memory, or it is the rate at which data can be transferred into or out of a memory unit.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cache memory is a chip-based computer component that makes retrieving data from the computer’s memory more efficient. It acts as a temporary storage area that the computer’s processor can retrieve data from easily.

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