Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. FIFO is the most popular replacement algorithm.
2. The main disadvantage of the write through technique is that it generates substantial memory traffic and may create a bottleneck.
3. The key advantage of the split cache design is that it eliminates contention for the cache between the instruction fetch/decode unit and the execution unit.
4. The evolution of cache organization is seen clearly in the evolution of Intel microprocessors.
5. One of the disadvantages of a direct-mapped cache is that it allows simple and fast speculation.


1. False
2. True
3. True
4. True
5. False

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