Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following is the fastest memory?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Cache Memory.
Key Points
- Cache memory is a special very high-speed memory.
- It is used to speed up and synchronize with the high-speed CPU. Cache memory is more expensive than main memory or disk memory but economical as compared to CPU registers.
- Cache memory is an extremely fast memory type that acts as a buffer between the RAM and the CPU.
- It holds frequently requested data and instructions so that they are immediately available to the CPU when needed.
- Cache memory is used to reduce the average time to access data from the main memory.
Additional Information
- Secondary Memory:
- It is non-volatile, i.e. it retains data when the power is turned off.
- It is cheaper than primary memory.
- Depending on whether the second memory device is part of the CPU, there are two types of secondary memory – fixed and removable.
- Hard drives, SSD, Flash, Optical drives, USB drives are some examples of secondary memory in computers.
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