engineering computer science MCQ #42

In a cache memory system, what is the term for a cache miss that occurs when the requested data is not in the cache?

engineering computer science MCQ #42

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In a cache memory system, what is the term for a cache miss that occurs when the requested data is not in the cache?

    • A) Compulsory Miss
    • B) Capacity Miss
    • C) Conflict Miss
    • D) Cache Hit

    Answer: Compulsory Miss

    Explanation: A compulsory miss occurs when the data is accessed for the first time, and it's not in the cache.