Question

The primary purpose of cache memory in a computer system is

• A. to manage input and output operations between the CPU and peripherals
• B. to temporarily store frequently accessed data and instructions for faster access by the CPU
• C. to permanently store data and programs
• D. to provide additional storage space when the main memory is full

Hint:

Cache reduces CPU wait time by storing frequent memory content temporarily.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understand role of cache memory.
Cache stores recently or frequently accessed instructions and data.
Step 2: Speed advantage.
Cache is faster than RAM and helps reduce average memory access time for the CPU.