Question 83

Computer Awareness Central Processing Unit (CPU) Easy

A CPU generates 32-bit virtual addresses. The page size is 4 KB. The processor has a translation look-aside buffer (TLB) which can hold a total of 128 page table entries and is 4 -way set associative. The minimum size of the TLB tag is:

(A) 20 bits
(B) 11 bits
(C) 13 bits
(D) 15 bits
✓ Correct Answer: Option D Verified Solution

📘 Step-by-Step Solution & Detailed Explanation:

  • Page size 4 KB = \(2^{12}\), so the offset is 12 bits.
  • Virtual page number = 32 − 12 = 20 bits.
  • The TLB has 128 entries and is 4-way set associative, so it has 128/4 = 32 sets, needing 5 index bits.

TLB tag = 20 − 5 = 15 bits.

Answer: (D) 15 bits

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