Quiz: Cache Size - When Bigger Helps (and When It Doesn’t)

OCR GCSE J277 Computer Science specification

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Building on what you've learned about the CPU, let's test your knowledge of cache size and how it affects performance!

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What is the main purpose of cache memory in a CPU?

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Which of the following are advantages of having a larger cache? (Select all that apply)

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Cache memory is much {{blank0}} than RAM but has a much {{blank1}} capacity.

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What happens if the cache size is too small for the data being accessed?

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Why might increasing cache size beyond a certain point show diminishing returns?

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The {{blank0}} cache level is the fastest but has the {{blank1}} capacity.

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Which factors determine the effectiveness of a CPU cache? (Select all that apply)

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