Cache Types Lesson Quiz

What is the purpose of cache memory in a computer system?

• To store the user's personal data permanently

• To speed up the back and forth of information between the main memory and the CPU

• To increase the storage capacity of the main memory

• To serve as the primary storage for the operating system

What is the term used to describe the time needed to access data from memory?

• Bandwidth

• Latency

• Throughput

• Clock speed

What is the primary purpose of cache memory in a computer?

• Permanent storage for system files

• Temporary storage for frequently accessed data

• Backup storage for user documents

• External storage for multimedia files

Why might a computer with more cache memory, such as 8GB instead of 4GB, exhibit higher performance?

• It can store more user documents

• It can run more applications simultaneously

• It can provide data and instructions to the CPU at a faster rate

• It can connect to the internet more quickly

What is a limitation of cache memory?

• It has unlimited storage capacity

• It is slower than RAM

• It is costly, leading to many computers having only a small amount

• It is not compatible with modern CPUs

Which of the following is NOT a type of caching mentioned in the learning material?

• Memory/CPU Cache

• Disk Cache

• Network Cache

• Browser Cache

As you move from CPU to Mass Storage, what happens to bandwidth and latency?

• Bandwidth decreases and latency increases

• Bandwidth increases and latency decreases

• Both bandwidth and latency increase

• Both bandwidth and latency decrease

What type of RAM is used for CPU cache?

• DRAM

• SRAM

• VRAM

• SDRAM

How many levels of CPU cache are commonly present?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What type of RAM does the main memory typically use?

• SRAM

• DRAM

• VRAM

• SDRAM