In the memory hierarchy, which of the following has the highest access speed ?

2025

In the memory hierarchy, which of the following has the highest access speed ?

Answer: A. Cache memoryCache memory is the fastest storage in the hierarchy, faster than RAM, hard disk, and magnetic tape.

  1. A.

    Cache memory

  2. B.

    RAM

  3. C.

    Hard Disk

  4. D.

    Magnetic tape

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Correct answer: A

Cache memory is the fastest storage in the hierarchy, faster than RAM, hard disk, and magnetic tape.

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