A Processor Has a 32 Byte Memory and an 8

question 20

Essay

A processor has a 32 byte memory and an 8 byte direct-mapped cache. Table 0 shows the current state of the cache. Write hit or miss under the each address in the memory reference sequence below. Show the new state of the cache for each miss in a new table, label the table with the address, and circle the change:

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Definitions:

Duration

A measure of the sensitivity of the price of a bond or other debt instrument to a change in interest rates, often expressed in years.

Par Value

The face value of a bond or the stock value stated in the corporate charter, often used in reference to bonds.

Immunization

A strategy used in fixed income to shield a portfolio from interest rate fluctuations by aligning the durations of assets and liabilities.

Duration Matching

Duration matching is an investment strategy used to minimize the interest rate risk by matching the duration of assets and liabilities, ensuring changes affect both sides similarly.