Memory

What is the primary purpose of cache memory?

• To store frequently accessed data for quick retrieval

• To permanently store user files

• To increase the size of main memory

• To store operating system backups

Which type of memory is the fastest?

• RAM

• Cache

• SSD

• Hard Disk

Which memory type is volatile, meaning it loses data when power is lost?

• ROM

• HDD

• RAM

• Flash Memory

What is the purpose of virtual memory?

• To replace CPU

• To extend the available RAM using storage

• To store BIOS settings

• To improve graphics performance

What is a "cache hit"?

• When data is not found in the cache

• When data is retrieved from the cache instead of main memory

• When the CPU fails to find the required data

• When the cache is full

What is a "cache miss"?

• When the CPU does not need cache

• When data is found in cache

• When data is not found in cache and must be retrieved from main memory

• When cache memory is corrupted

Which cache mapping technique allows a block of memory to be placed in any cache line?

• Direct-mapped

• Associative mapping

• Set-associative

• None of the above

What is the role of the memory hierarchy?

• To slow down processing

• To reduce the CPU workload

• To balance speed, size, and cost in memory management

• To increase hard disk performance

Which type of memory stores the BIOS and boot instructions?

• RAM

• Cache

• ROM

• Hard Drive

Which component directly interacts with cache memory?

• Hard Disk

• CPU

• Monitor

• Power Supply