Management Information System (MIS) Practice Exam

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A ________ is a small block of memory used by processors to store those instructions most recently or most often used.

random access memory
BIOS
cache
read-only memory

The correct answer is: cache

The correct answer is cache, as it refers to a small block of memory that is utilized by processors to hold instructions and data that are frequently accessed or recently used. This allows for faster retrieval of information compared to fetching it from the main memory (RAM), which is typically slower. Cache memory significantly enhances the efficiency and speed of processing tasks by reducing the time the CPU needs to access data. In terms of other options, random access memory (RAM) is the main memory where data and instructions are stored for active processes but does not specifically focus on the most recently used instructions. BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is firmware used during the booting process of a computer and does not function as a memory cache. Read-only memory (ROM) is used to store firmware and is not primary storage for frequently accessed instructions or data, making it less relevant in this context.