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What is the main function of cache memory?
What is the main function of cache memory?
- To provide high-speed data access to the processor (correct)
- To act as a permanent storage for data
- To manage the operating system of the computer
- To store infrequently used computer programs
Where is cache memory typically integrated in a computer?
Where is cache memory typically integrated in a computer?
- Within the power supply unit
- As a separate external device connected via USB
- Onto the motherboard and directly embedded in the processor or main RAM (correct)
- Integrated into the monitor display
How does cache memory contribute to faster data storage and access?
How does cache memory contribute to faster data storage and access?
- By acting as a backup storage for the hard disk
- By storing instances of programs and data routinely accessed by the processor (correct)
- By limiting the access speed to the processor
- By compressing all data to save space
What does the processor do when it requests data already in the cache memory?
What does the processor do when it requests data already in the cache memory?
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What role does cache memory play between RAM and the CPU?
What role does cache memory play between RAM and the CPU?
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