engineering computer science MCQ #228

A computer system uses a direct-mapped cache. What is the main disadvantage?

engineering computer science MCQ #228

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A computer system uses a direct-mapped cache. What is the main disadvantage?

    • A) Increased cache misses
    • B) Reduced cache hits
    • C) Increased complexity
    • D) Contention between cache lines

    Answer: Increased cache misses

    Explanation: Direct-mapped cache can lead to increased cache misses due to contention between cache lines mapped to the same location.