With respect to size, which of the following represents the correct…
2018
With respect to size, which of the following represents the correct relationships between different categories of cache memory?
- A.
L1 < L2 < L3
- B.
L1 < L3 < L2
- C.
L2 < L1 < L3
- D.
L3 < L2 < L1
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Correct answer: A
In computer architecture, cache memory sizes increase as we move down the hierarchy. Level 1 (L1) cache is the smallest and fastest, while Level 2 (L2) and Level 3 (L3) caches are progressively larger but slower. Therefore, the correct size relationship is L1 < L2 < L3.