engineering computer science MCQ #211

In a cache memory, what is the purpose of the tag?

engineering computer science MCQ #211

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In a cache memory, what is the purpose of the tag?

    • A) To store the cache block data
    • B) To store the cache block address
    • C) To store the cache hit ratio
    • D) To store the cache miss ratio

    Answer: To store the cache block address

    Explanation: The tag is used to identify the cache block and determine whether a cache hit or miss has occurred by comparing it with the higher-order bits of the memory address.