5 Questions
Where are registers located?
In the CPU
What is the purpose of cache memory?
To store frequently used data and instructions close to the CPU
What is the main characteristic of registers?
Fastest access time
Which memory unit is designed to minimize the time it takes to access data?
Cache memory
What is the purpose of memory hierarchy?
To obtain the highest possible access speed while minimizing the total cost of the memory system
Study Notes
Registers
- Located inside the CPU (Central Processing Unit)
- The main characteristic of registers is that they are the fastest and smallest amount of memory available to a computer processor.
Memory Hierarchy
- Cache memory is designed to minimize the time it takes to access data, acting as a buffer between the main memory and the CPU.
- The purpose of cache memory is to speed up the access to frequently used data and instructions.
- The purpose of the memory hierarchy is to optimize the flow of data and instructions between different levels of memory, reducing the time it takes for the CPU to access the data it needs.
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