What is the motivation behind caching?

What will be an ideal response?


Caching is a mechanism that speeds memory access by keeping duplicate copies of data (that the system thinks will be accessed in the future) in fast memory. Caches are used so that systems can store a large volume of data, but still enjoy low memory access times.

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When you copy number values using the original cell's ________ handle, the numbers automatically increment for each change in the row or column

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A hyperlink that opens a new message window so that an individual viewing a website can send an email message

a. Email address link b. Hyperlink c. Text link

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Which of the following cable types designates that it can safely be run through a drop ceiling ?

A. STP B. Plenum C. CAT5e D. UTP

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If Tablet A has a higher score than Tablet B on a weighted point evaluation, Tablet A scored higher than Tablet B on each of the evaluation criteria.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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