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Learn: Cache - Why the CPU Needs It

OCR GCSE J277 Computer Science specification

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What is the main purpose of cache memory?

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A {{blank0}} occurs when the CPU finds the required data in the cache, while a {{blank1}} happens when the data must be retrieved from RAM.

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Which of the following are true about cache memory? (Select all that apply)

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