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A computer has 64 words RAM with a word size of 16 bits and a cache memory of 8 Blocks with block size of 32 bits. 9m Jun2008

Assume a computer having 64 word RAM and cache memory of 8 blocks. Where can we find memory location 25 in cache when the following are used:  (i) Direct mapping (ii) Associative mapping (iii) 2-way set associative (2 blocks per set) mapping Assume 1 word – 16 bits, block size = 32 bits. 9m Jun2008 … Read More »

Explain the process of handling an interrupt that occurs during a program? 9m jun2006

Explain the process of handling an interrupt that occurs during the execution of a program, with the help of an example. 9m jun2006   Interrupt Handling and Instruction Cycle  On the occurrence of an interrupt, an interrupt request (in the form of a signal) is issued to the CPU. The CPU on receipt of interrupt… Read More »