FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER HARDWARE COMPONENTS FUNCTIONS

COMPUTER SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ is a package that temporarily holds data and instructions while they are being processed by the CPU.
A
Port
B
Processor
C
Expansion card
D
memory module
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Caches are used to store temporary files, using hardware and software components. An example of a hardware cache is a CPU cache. This is a small chunk of memory on the computer’s processor used to store basic computer instructions that were recently used or are frequently used.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cache memory is a chip-based computer component that makes retrieving data from the computer’s memory more efficient. It acts as a temporary storage area that the computer’s processor can retrieve data from easily.

Detailed explanation-3: -Memory is the part of the computer that holds data and instructions for processing. Although closely associated with the central processing unit, memory is separate from it. Memory stores program instructions or data for only as long as the program they pertain to is in operation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cache memory is a high-speed temporary storage area in the CPU for storing parts of a program or data during processing.

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