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+Frequently asked questions
+==========================
+
+1. What is the per-core context size that is switched between
+ clusters ?
+
+A. Per-CPU context
+
+ CP15 and VFP context: 768 bytes
+ vGIC Virtual CPU interface (payload view) context: 128 bytes
+ vGIC Virtual CPU interface (HYP mode view) context: 280 bytes
+ vGIC Distributor context (SGIs & PPIs): 128 bytes
+ Virt. Ext. Registers: 40 bytes
+
+ Global context.
+
+ vGIC Distributor context (SPIs): 2048 bytes
+ 2nd stage translation trap context: 40 bytes