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What is the main function of cache memory?
To provide high-speed data access to the processor
Where is cache memory typically integrated in a computer?
Onto the motherboard and directly embedded in the processor or main RAM
How does cache memory contribute to faster data storage and access?
By storing instances of programs and data routinely accessed by the processor
What does the processor do when it requests data already in the cache memory?
It does not need to go to the main memory or the hard disk to fetch the data
What role does cache memory play between RAM and the CPU?
Acts as a buffer
Test your knowledge of cache memory with this quiz! Learn about its role in providing high-speed data access to a processor and storing frequently used computer programs, applications, and data. Assess your understanding of this crucial component of computer memory.
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