The Average Memory Access Time Equation (AMAT) Has Three Components $\bullet$

question 24

Essay

The Average Memory Access Time equation (AMAT) has three components: hit time, miss rate, and miss penalty. For each of the following cache optimizations, indicate which component of the AMAT equation is improved.
$\bullet$ Using a second-level cache
$\bullet$ Using a direct-mapped cache
$\bullet$ Using a 4-way set-associative cache
$\bullet$ Using a virtually-addressed cache
$\bullet$ Performing hardware pre-fetching using stream buffers
$\bullet$ Using a non-blocking cache
$\bullet$ Using larger blocks

Define communication openness and its significance in effective communication.

Recognize the role of semantics in communication challenges.

Understand the impact of cultural differences on communication barriers.

Identify the effects of communication patterns on interpersonal relationships.

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