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?
Answer: A. L1 < L2 < L3 — 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…
- 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.
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