Cache memory questions
Q1. Define ‘cache’.
Q2. What are you typically likely to find in cache?
Q3. Why is cache used?
Q4. Why doesn’t a CPU just use cache instead of RAM if it is so fast?
Q5. What units are are used to measure the size of cache?
Q6. What units are are used to measure the size of RAM?
Q7. You can buy extra cache for your computer. What limits the amount of cache you can use?
Q8. The word 'cache' is often applied to applications such as web browsers. What is cache when used in this context?
Q9. Why do web browsers cache web pages?
Q10. Do some research. Find out how to clear your web browser's cache.