Cache and Virtual Memory Management
Cache and Virtual Memory
Cache Analysis
Considering the data and the accompanying table for direct correspondence with caches and block size of 32 bytes, taken on a set of test programs where the percentage of references to instructions is 75%, answer the following:
- Which system has a lower miss rate: a 16KB instruction cache and a 16KB data cache, or a unified 32KB cache?
- Assume a cache hit takes one clock cycle, a miss costs 50 cycles, and a hit in a load or store requires an extra cycle in the case
VBA UserForm Data Entry Automation
Activating UserForm1
This section initializes the UserForm1 by populating the ComboBox1 with city names.
Private Sub UserForm_Activate()
ComboBox1.AddItem "Rancaguita"
ComboBox1.AddItem "Santiaguitito"
ComboBox1.AddItem "Viñitita"
ComboBox1.AddItem "Concepcioncito"
ComboBox1.AddItem "Chaitencitito"
ComboBox1.AddItem "La Serena"
ComboBox1.Text = "Select an Option"
End Sub
Navigating Controls
This code moves the cursor to the next control after selecting an item in ComboBox1.
Private Sub ComboBox1_Click()
ComboBox1.
Operating System Evolution and Core Concepts
Introduction
The evolution of operating systems (OS) parallels hardware advancements. Hardware generations saw changes in technology components:
- Valves (1st Generation)
- Transistors (2nd Generation)
- Integrated Circuits (3rd Generation)
- Large-scale and very-large-scale integrated circuits (4th Generation)
Operating System Evolution
Generation 0 (1940)
Computational systems without OS. Users accessed machine language directly. Hand-coding and punch-card machines were used.
First Generation (1950s)
Early OS designed
Read MoreProgramming Tools: Compilers, Interpreters, and Debuggers
Introduction
Programming tools enable the creation of applications, programs, routines, utilities, and systems for computers, producing tangible results.
Numerous programming tools are available today, catering to both novice and expert analysts.
Most common programming tools include debuggers, utilities that help detect potential runtime errors in programs and routines.
Other tools include libraries and components provided by some programming languages.
Programming languages themselves are essential
Read MoreUnderstanding SONET: Network Standards and Operations
Indicate whether the following statement is true or false:
SONET was not the first effort to standardize the digital hierarchy in the world.
FALSE TRUE
Mark with X or correct:
SDH is a standard coaxial cable network with…
XXX
With twisted pair…
…
With microwave radio…
XXX
With optical fiber cable…
XXX
None of the above…
…
Problem Solving:
If the propagation of the transmitted beam is along the boundary of two media and the angle of incidence is 66.10°, determine the refractive index N1.
n1 sen x
Read MoreNetwork Communication Fundamentals
What is a Communication Protocol’s Mission?
A communication protocol’s mission is to regulate aspects of communication.
Hierarchical Layer Structure
What is Each Layer?
Each layer interacts with its lower level, which requests services, and the upper level, which returns results.
Multiple Access Unit (MAU)
Define, Draw, and Explain a MAU
A MAU contains an inner ring that comes out. The network appears to be a star (for its advantages) but functions as a ring. If the MAU detects a node disconnection, it
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