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Computer Fundamentals · Q352

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Q352

Block caches or buffer caches are used

A.
to improve disk performance
Answer
B.
to handle interrupts
C.
to increase the capacity of the main memory
D.
to speed up main memory read operation
E.
None of the above

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Cache stores copy of the data. Cache is in processor and can be also implemented with ram and disk. Buffer can be hardware as well as software buffer. Cache is a fast disk and hence it is hardware.