What is the name given to the specialized storage element in the processor unit of a computer which is used as a "scratch pad" during processing operations?
A. storage register
B. primary memory
C. cache memory
D. accumulator
E. None of the above
Answer: Option C
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Cache memory, also called cache, supplementary memory system that temporarily stores frequently used instructions and data for quicker processing by the central processing unit (CPU) of a computer. The cache augments and is an extension of a computer's main memory.This Question Belongs to Computer Fundamentals >> Computer Fundamental Miscellaneous
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