Select the accurate description of Cache memory hierarchy.
- A. A processor design philosophy that uses a larger set of complex instructions capable of multi-step operations.
- B. A CPU design that can execute more than one instruction during a single clock cycle.
- C. A layered arrangement of progressively larger and slower memory levels used to balance speed and cost. ✓
- D. The simultaneous use of multiple processors or cores to perform computations faster.
Correct answer
C. A layered arrangement of progressively larger and slower memory levels used to balance speed and cost.
Explanation
Cache memory hierarchy refers to a layered arrangement of progressively larger and slower memory levels used to balance speed and cost.