Question

Small and very fast memory that is placed between CPU and main memory:

• A. ROM
• B. CACHE
• C. BUS
• D. USB

Answer 1

Answer:

B. CACHE

• A cache is a small, fast array of memory placed between the processor and main memory.

• It is a holding buffer that stores portions of recently referenced system memory.

• The processor uses cache memory in preference to system memory whenever possible to increase average system performance.