engineering computer science MCQ #259

In a computer system, what is the term for a situation where the CPU is waiting for data from memory?

engineering computer science MCQ #259

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In a computer system, what is the term for a situation where the CPU is waiting for data from memory?

    • A) Cache hit
    • B) Cache miss
    • C) Page fault
    • D) Interrupt

    Answer: Cache miss

    Explanation: Cache miss occurs when the CPU requests data not available in the cache, resulting in a delay while data is fetched from main memory.