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QWhat is the purpose of the cache memory in a computer system?

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  • A Long-term storage of data ✔ ✖
  • B Temporary storage of frequently accessed data ✔ ✖
  • C Managing network connections ✔ ✖
  • D Executing arithmetic operations ✔ ✖
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Cache memory in a computer system is used for the temporary storage of frequently accessed data. It provides faster access to commonly used information, reducing the need to access slower main memory.

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