Which of the following is the fastest means of memory access for CPU?

2021

Which of the following is the fastest means of memory access for CPU?

Answer: A. RegistersRegisters are located inside the CPU and provide faster access than cache, main memory, or stack memory. Therefore, registers are the fastest means of memory…

  1. A.

    Registers

  2. B.

    Cache

  3. C.

    Main memory

  4. D.

    Stack

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Correct answer: A

Registers are located inside the CPU and provide faster access than cache, main memory, or stack memory. Therefore, registers are the fastest means of memory access for the CPU.

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