CH IV-B - Memory II
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What is the main reason in favor of using larger page sizes according to the text?

  • Avoiding internal fragmentation
  • Reducing the number of TLB misses (correct)
  • Conserving storage
  • Decreasing process start-up time

Why is transferring larger pages to/from secondary storage more efficient than transferring smaller pages?

  • It saves time and resources (correct)
  • It requires less storage space
  • It avoids internal fragmentation
  • It increases process start-up time

In virtual memory, why might multiple programs sharing the same data object result in issues related to duplicate data in the cache?

  • Distinct virtual addresses point to the same physical address (correct)
  • Data duplication is a system design flaw
  • Separate virtual caches are used by each program
  • Different physical addresses lead to cache conflicts

What is the purpose of using part of the page offset to index the cache in the memory hierarchy described in the text?

<p>To accelerate cache reading process (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why would a small page size be preferred to a larger one in virtual memory systems?

<p>To prevent internal fragmentation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a smaller page size impact storage conservation in virtual memory?

<p>It helps avoid storage wastage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What potential issue arises if virtual caches use different virtual addresses for the same physical address in a system?

<p>Redundant data in the cache (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of caches, why is it essential to use part of the page offset for indexing?

<p>To expedite cache reading while translation occurs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the drawbacks of having a larger page size in virtual memory systems?

<p>Increased internal fragmentation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the utilization of part of the page offset for cache indexing improve cache performance?

<p>Enabling faster cache hit times (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the size of the virtual addresses used in Intel Core i7?

<p>48-bit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the level of caching in Intel Core i7 that is physically indexed?

<p>Second-level (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the hierarchy level of caches in Intel Core i7 that is virtually indexed and physically tagged?

<p>First-level (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a two-level TLB in memory management?

<p>To speed up virtual to physical address translation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of the lecture notes?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the course described in the text?

<p>High Performance Architectures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the book by Hennessy, J.L. and D.A. Patterson?

<p>Computer Architecture: A Quantitative Approach (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the size of the physical addresses used in Intel Core i7?

<p>36-bit (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the hierarchy level of caches in Intel Core i7 that is not virtually indexed?

<p>Second-level (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the inverted page table scheme, what is the formula for calculating the page table size?

<p>Physical Memory Size × (PTE size + Virtual Address Size) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a hash function in block identification for virtual memory?

<p>To reduce address translation time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which OS guideline aims to minimize page faults?

<p>Replace the least recently used block (LRU) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a Translation Lookaside Buffer (TLB) in memory management?

<p>To reduce address translation time (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text mention that no one has yet built a VM OS using write through?

<p>To emphasize the high cost of write through (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are page tables stored in the main memory, according to the text?

<p>Due to their large size (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the OS fails to ensure the old TLB entry is invalidated before changing the physical page frame number or protection of a page table entry?

<p>The system will behave improperly and could lead to errors. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the translation lookaside buffer (TLB) in a virtual memory system?

<p>To speed up virtual address to physical address translation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a TLB entry contain, similar to a regular cache entry?

<p>Valid bit and use bit. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the TLB ensure accurate translations after a physical page frame number change in the page table?

<p>By relying on the operating system to update the TLB entries. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the TLB invalidated when the physical page frame number or protection in a page table entry is modified?

<p>To avoid data inconsistencies between the TLB and the page table. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When changing the physical page frame number in a page table entry, why is resetting the TLB necessary?

<p>To avoid system malfunctions due to improper translations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average number of cycles per instruction without cache error for a block of 1 word?

<p>2 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the miss penalty in clock cycles for a block of 1 word?

<p>64 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the number of words in a block and the miss rate?

<p>The miss rate decreases as the number of words in a block increases. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effective cycle considering cache and miss penalty?

<p>EC0 = CC + µ × ρ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the improvement in the system when using interleaving of 2 or 4 banks compared to the original system with simple bus?

<p>There is a significant improvement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the size of the word in the given scenario?

<p>64 bits (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a point in favor of a larger page size?

<p>The number of TLB entries is increased (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary issue with using virtual caches?

<p>They may store duplicate data for the same physical address (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using part of the page offset to index the cache?

<p>To allow for cache read to begin immediately while tag comparison uses physical addresses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when two programs share the same data object with virtual caches?

<p>Duplicate data may be stored in the cache (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the page size and the size of the page table?

<p>Inversely proportional (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using larger page sizes in terms of cache performance?

<p>Larger caches (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between virtual memory and caches in terms of replacement strategy?

<p>Virtual memory replacement is primarily controlled by software, while cache replacement is primarily controlled by hardware (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the size of the largest segment in a virtual memory system, as described in the text?

<p>2^32 bytes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of secondary storage in virtual memory systems, as described in the text?

<p>To act as the lower-level backing store for main memory (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason in favor of using larger page sizes according to the text?

<p>To reduce the time required for data transfer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What potential issue arises if virtual caches use different virtual addresses for the same physical address in a system?

<p>Duplicate data in the cache (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of memory interleaving in memory modules, as described in the text?

<p>To improve performance by allowing multiple memory accesses to proceed in parallel (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of the lecture notes used in the text?

<p>Hennessy and Patterson's book on computer architecture (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the hierarchy level of caches in Intel Core i7 that is not virtually indexed?

<p>All levels are virtually indexed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between page and segment in virtual memory systems?

<p>Page is fixed-size blocks, while segments are variable-size blocks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between memory hierarchy and virtual memory?

<p>Virtual memory is part of memory hierarchy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the points in favor of a larger page size in virtual memory systems?

<p>The points in favor of a larger page size are: decreasing the size of the page table, allowing for larger caches with faster hit times, efficient transfer of larger pages to and from secondary storage, and reducing TLB misses by efficiently mapping more memory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main issue with using virtual caches?

<p>The main issue is that duplicate addresses in virtual caches, such as when two programs use different virtual addresses for the same physical address, could result in two copies of the same data in the cache. This can lead to inconsistencies, incorrect values, and inefficient memory use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does using part of the page offset for cache indexing improve cache performance?

<p>Using part of the page offset for cache indexing allows cache read to begin immediately while still executing the tag comparison using physical addresses. This approach combines the benefits of both virtual and physical caches, improving cache performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should the TLB be invalidated when the physical page frame number or protection in a page table entry is modified?

<p>By invalidating the TLB after modifying the physical page frame number or protection, the system ensures accurate translations and avoids incorrect lookups in the TLB that may have been affected by the modification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the points in favor of a smaller page size in virtual memory systems?

<p>The points in favor of a smaller page size are: storage conservation by avoiding wasted space when contiguous virtual memory regions are not equal in size to a page multiple, avoiding unused memory in a page (internal fragmentation), and a faster process start-up time for smaller processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when two programs share the same data object with virtual caches?

<p>When two programs share the same data object with virtual caches, the programs may use two different virtual addresses for the same physical address. If not handled carefully, this may result in duplicate copies of the data in the cache and inconsistencies when one copy is modified.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the hierarchy level of caches in Intel Core i7 that is virtually indexed and physically tagged?

<p>The hierarchy level of caches in Intel Core i7 that is virtually indexed and physically tagged is the L1 data cache.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason in favor of using larger page sizes?

<p>The main reason in favor of using larger pages is to reduce the size of the page table. Increasing the page size results in fewer pages, which, in turn, reduces the size of the page table.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which OS guideline aims to minimize page faults?

<p>Principle of locality, which states that programs tend to access similar memory locations over time, is the OS guideline that aims to minimize page faults. By taking advantage of this principle, a system can optimize memory usage and minimize the number of page faults.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the book by Hennessy and Patterson?

<p>Computer Architecture: A Quantitative Approach.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of using a two-level TLB in memory management?

<p>To improve the speed of virtual to physical address translation by reducing the number of memory accesses required.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of physically indexing L2 and L3 caches in Intel Core i7?

<p>It reduces the complexity and latency of the cache access mechanism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of interleaved memory in RAM construction technology?

<p>To increase memory bandwidth by allowing concurrent access to multiple memory modules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of using virtual memory in computer systems?

<p>It allows a program to use more memory than is physically available in the system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the physical address space in Intel Core i7?

<p>To provide a unique address for each physical location in memory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the virtual address space and the physical address space in Intel Core i7?

<p>The virtual address space is divided into smaller chunks, which are mapped to the physical address space using a two-level TLB.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the cache hierarchy in Intel Core i7?

<p>To reduce memory access times by storing frequently accessed data in faster, smaller caches.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 48-bit virtual addresses in Intel Core i7?

<p>It allows for a very large virtual address space, enabling programs to access a large amount of memory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the Intel Core i7 cache hierarchy improve system performance?

<p>By reducing memory access times and increasing memory bandwidth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the references provided in the lecture notes?

<p>To provide additional reading and learning resources for students.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of memory interleaving in memory modules?

<p>Memory interleaving in memory modules improves memory performance by allowing simultaneous access to multiple memory banks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does wider memory data bus contribute to main memory performance improvement?

<p>A wider memory data bus increases the amount of data that can be transferred in a single clock cycle, thus improving memory bandwidth and overall performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the benefits of DRAM organization in improving memory performance.

<p>DRAM organization involves arranging memory cells in rows and columns for efficient access, reducing access time and enhancing memory performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of block duplication effects in memory construction technology?

<p>Block duplication effects improve memory performance by reducing the chances of memory conflicts and enhancing memory access speed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does interleaved memory enhance memory performance compared to a non-interleaved system?

<p>Interleaved memory allows for simultaneous access to multiple memory banks, reducing memory access contention and improving overall memory bandwidth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does construction technology play in RAM performance improvement?

<p>Construction technology influences factors like clock speed, latency, and data transfer rates, thereby impacting RAM performance positively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of block identification in virtual memory systems.

<p>Block identification involves applying a hash function to the virtual address to create a data structure smaller than the number of virtual pages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the purpose of a Translation Lookaside Buffer (TLB) in computer architecture.

<p>TLB is a cache that stores recent translations of virtual memory to physical memory addresses, reducing the time for address translation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of block replacement in virtual memory management.

<p>Block replacement aims to minimize page faults by using the least recently used (LRU) block identification method.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using write-back and write-through caching strategies.

<p>Write-back caching with dirty bit is simpler and more efficient, while write-through is costly but ensures data consistency with memory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the importance of using an inverted page table scheme in virtual memory systems.

<p>The inverted page table reduces memory overhead by creating a structure proportional to the physical pages in memory, improving efficiency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the concept and significance of using a reference bit in page table entries for memory management.

<p>The reference bit tracks page access to implement the least recently used (LRU) block replacement policy and optimize memory usage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why the OS allows blocks to be placed anywhere in the memory?

<p>Due to the high miss penalty cost, a lower miss rate is preferred over simpler placing algorithms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the OS identify a block in main memory?

<p>Through paged or segmented addressing, using a data structure indexed by the page/segment number that holds the physical address of the block.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of having a high miss penalty in virtual memory systems?

<p>It makes the OS prefer a lower miss rate over simpler placing algorithms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information does the page table contain, and how is it used for block identification?

<p>The page table contains the physical page address, which is concatenated with the offset to obtain the final physical address.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is block placement crucial in virtual memory systems?

<p>Because the miss penalty is very high, and it involves access to slower memory devices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the OS ensure efficient use of main memory in virtual memory systems?

<p>By allowing blocks to be placed anywhere in memory, using fully associative placement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the improvement in the system when using interleaving of 2 or 4 banks compared to the original system with simple bus?

<p>When using interleaving of 2 banks, the system becomes 1.19 times faster, and with 4 banks, it becomes 1.39 times faster compared to the original system with simple bus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does memory interleaving improve system performance?

<p>Memory interleaving improves system performance by allowing parallel access to multiple banks of memory, thereby reducing the overall latency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the advantages and disadvantages of quadrupling the memory bus width?

<p>The advantage of quadrupling the memory bus width is that it makes the system 1.22 times faster, but the disadvantage is that it becomes prohibitively expensive and does not yield much better performance than memory interleaving with a 64-bit bus and 4 blocks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effective cycle time considering cache and miss penalty for a block of 4 words?

<p>The effective cycle time considering cache and miss penalty for a block of 4 words is 3.63 using a 64-bit bus and interleaving with 4 banks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the memory interleaving and bank interleaving techniques?

<p>The memory interleaving technique is used to increase the memory bandwidth by allowing access to multiple memory banks simultaneously, while the bank interleaving technique is used to reduce the memory latency by distributing memory accesses across different banks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the advantages of using larger page sizes in virtual memory systems?

<p>The advantages of using larger page sizes in virtual memory systems are reduced page table size, improved cache performance, reduced memory fragmentation, and improved system performance with lower overhead.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the TLB ensure accurate translations after a physical page frame number change in the page table?

<p>The TLB ensures accurate translations after a physical page frame number change in the page table by invalidating the TLB entries that map to the old physical page frame number.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) in computer architecture?

<p>DRAM is a type of RAM that stores data in capacitors and requires periodic refresh cycles to maintain the data integrity. It is commonly used in modern computers as the main memory due to its high storage capacity and low cost.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between synchronous and asynchronous DRAM?

<p>The main difference between synchronous and asynchronous DRAM is that synchronous DRAM operates synchronously with the memory controller clock signal, while asynchronous DRAM operates asynchronously and requires explicit synchronization with the memory controller.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is DRAM latency and how does it impact system performance?

<p>DRAM latency is the time it takes to access data in the DRAM memory. Higher DRAM latency can negatively impact system performance by increasing the overall memory access time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to use part of the page offset for indexing in the context of caches, and how does this improve cache performance?

<p>Using part of the page offset for indexing in caches spreads out the data in the cache more evenly, which helps to mitigate the problem of cache conflicts, reducing the miss rate and improving overall cache performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the process of address translation in Intel Core i7 using its two-level TLB and how it affects system performance.

<p>In Intel Core i7, address translation uses a two-level TLB. When a virtual address is presented, the TLB is checked for the corresponding physical address. If not found, the page table is consulted, resulting in a page table walk and a TLB miss. The faster the TLB hit ratio, the better the system performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the differences between virtually indexed and physically indexed and tagged caches, and give examples of their use in the Intel Core i7 cache hierarchy.

<p>Virtually indexed caches use the virtual address to access the cache, while physically indexed and tagged caches use the physical address. Intel Core i7's L1 cache is virtually indexed and physically tagged, while the L2 and L3 caches are physically indexed and tagged.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe how memory interleaving is used in memory modules and how it improves memory performance.

<p>Memory interleaving is a technique used to improve memory performance by spreading out memory accesses across multiple memory banks. When using memory interleaving, consecutive words in memory are assigned to different banks, allowing memory access to occur concurrently and improving overall memory performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Discuss the hierarchy of caches in Intel Core i7 and explain the benefits of using a multilevel cache hierarchy.

<p>Intel Core i7 uses a three-level cache hierarchy, with L1 being the smallest but fastest, and L3 being the largest but slowest. The benefits of using a multilevel cache hierarchy include improved cache performance and reduced memory latency by effectively managing the cache miss rate at each level.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the relationship between the number of words in a block and the miss rate in a cache system, and discuss the factors affecting this relationship.

<p>The number of words in a block, also known as block size, affects the miss rate of a cache system. Generally, increasing block size will reduce the miss rate. However, larger block sizes can lead to higher cache contention, which may negatively impact performance. The optimal block size depends on factors such as cache size, memory latency, and application characteristics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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