1-A memory system with cache memory has an 8-bit word address. The direct-mapped mapping technique is used. The cache memory has 8 cache blocks. Each cache block contains 4 words. How many bits are used for the tag field in the cache?

2-A memory system with cache memory has an 8-bit word address. The direct-mapped mapping technique is used. The cache memory has 8 cache blocks. Each cache block contains 4 words. Which cache block is word 43 mapped to?

3-We define computer architecture to be "those attributes visible to the (assembly language) programmer." Other attributes are considered as features of computer organization. Which of the following are considered as parts of computer architecture?

Question 3 options:

	Cache memory size
	Main memory space size
	Number of pipelining stages
	Names of registers
	Addressing modes
	CPU clock rate

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