Beginner Computer Architecture & Organization
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What is "cache memory" used for?

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The correct answer is A) A small, fast memory located close to the CPU that stores frequently accessed data to reduce the time needed to access main memory

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Correct Answer

A small, fast memory located close to the CPU that stores frequently accessed data to reduce the time needed to access main memory

Explanation

Cache memory exploits the principle of locality — programs tend to access the same or nearby data repeatedly — by keeping recently used data closer to the CPU, which is much faster than accessing main RAM.

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