engineering computer science MCQ #9

What is the main disadvantage of a direct-mapped cache?

engineering computer science MCQ #9

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the main disadvantage of a direct-mapped cache?

    • A) High cost
    • B) Low hit ratio
    • C) Conflict misses
    • D) None of the above

    Answer: Conflict misses

    Explanation: Direct-mapped caches can suffer from conflict misses when multiple blocks map to the same cache line.