engineering computer science MCQ #296

A computer system uses a Translation Lookaside Buffer (TLB). What is the primary function of the TLB?

engineering computer science MCQ #296

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A computer system uses a Translation Lookaside Buffer (TLB). What is the primary function of the TLB?

    • A) To cache frequently accessed data
    • B) To cache frequently accessed instructions
    • C) To cache page tables
    • D) To translate virtual addresses to physical addresses

    Answer: To translate virtual addresses to physical addresses

    Explanation: The TLB caches recent translations of virtual addresses to physical addresses, speeding up memory accesses.