Cache Mapping Techniques Quiz

In direct mapping, how is the position of each block determined?

What is the main difference between associative mapping and direct mapping in terms of flexibility?

What is the key cost difference between associative cache and direct mapping cache?

Which replacement algorithm involves overwriting the least recently used (LRU) block?

What does set associative mapping represent a combination of?

In which type of mapping does each block have some flexibility in its placement?

What is the process by which data can be erased in EPROM memory?

What type of memory allows data to be written to it and erased using an electrical voltage?

Which characteristic describes the working of cache memory that makes the main memory appear faster to the processor?

In a write-through protocol, how are cache location and main memory location updated?

What is the purpose of the dirty or modified bit in cache memory?

How does block replacement occur in cache memory under a write-back or copy-back method?

What is the main purpose of semiconductor main memory?

Which type of memory is directly accessible by the processor?

Which type of RAM requires dynamic refreshing to retain data?

In which type of memory is data written only once and remains unchanged even when power is removed?

What is the purpose of Programmable Read-Only Memory (PROM)?

Which type of RAM does not require dynamic refreshing and supports both read and write operations?