Question

The reason for the implementation of the cache memory is ________

(a) To increase the internal memory of the system

(b) The difference in speeds of operation of the processor and memory

(c) To reduce the memory access and cycle time

(d) All of the mentioned

I have been asked this question in exam.

The question is from Caches topic in portion Memory System of Computer Architecture

Answer 1

Correct option is (b) The difference in speeds of operation of the processor and memory

The explanation is: This difference in the speeds of operation of the system caused it to be inefficient.