Memory Hierarchy and Peripheral Devices Quiz

When the data requested by the processor is found in the upper level of memory.

A structure that uses multiple levels of memories with different speed, cost, and sizes.

The fraction of memory accesses not found in the upper level of memory.

<p>To store frequently accessed data for quick retrieval by the processor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As the distance from the processor increases, the size of the memories and the access time both increases; the upper level is smaller and faster than the lower level.</p> Signup and view all the answers