Q. 56 A cache memory unit with capacity of N words and block size of B words is to be designed. If it is designed as direct mapped cache, the length of the TAG field is 10 bits. If the cache unit is now designed as a 16-way set-associative cache, the length of the TAG field is ______ bits.
Note: This questions appeared as Numerical Answer Type.
(A) 12
(B) 14
(C) 16
(D) 18
Answer: (B)
Explanation:
