← Computer Hardware and FundamentalsGK QUESTION#1375
What is the function of the cache memory in a computer’s memory hierarchy?
- ATo provide permanent storage for data and files.
- BTo store frequently used data for faster access by the CPU.Correct answer
- CTo control the flow of data between the CPU and memory.
- DTo manage the allocation of memory resources to different programs.
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B. To store frequently used data for faster access by the CPU.
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Cache memory stores frequently used data and instructions for faster access by the CPU, acting as a high-speed buffer between RAM and the processor.
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