Computer Cache: Hardware or Software?
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What is the purpose of using cache in a computing environment?

  • To improve data access times and reduce latency (correct)
  • To replace the main storage
  • To increase the capacity of main storage
  • To decrease the performance of recently accessed data

    • Who commonly uses cache in a computing environment?

  • Only the cache client
  • Peripheral devices
  • Central Processing Unit (CPU), applications, web browsers, and operating systems (correct)
  • Only the main storage system

    • What happens when a cache client finds the required data in the cache?

  • It is referred to as a cache hit (correct)
  • The data is transferred to the main storage
  • The cache stops functioning
  • The data is deleted from the cache

    • What role does cache play in improving application performance?

    <p>It decreases data access times and reduces latency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does almost all application workloads depend on I/O operations?

    <p>Because I/O operations are essential for data input and output</p> Signup and view all the answers

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