| Cache Memory |
Cache memory is a type of high-speed memory that stores frequently used data for quicker access. |
| Hits |
In cache memory, a hit occurs when the requested data is found in the cache. |
| Latency |
The delay between the time a memory request is made and the time the data is accessed, measured in nanoseconds. |
| Memory Management |
Memory management is a process of efficiently allocating and deallocating memory in an operating system to optimize overall system performance. |
| Memory Module |
A small circuit board that contains multiple RAM chips and is inserted into a computer's motherboard to provide additional memory. |
| Misses |
In cache memory, a miss occurs when the requested data is not found in the cache and needs to be fetched from the main memory. |
| Non-Volatile Memory |
A type of computer memory that retains data even when power is not supplied, such as ROM or flash memory. |
| RAM |
Random Access Memory, a type of computer memory that is volatile and temporary, used to store data that can be accessed quickly by the CPU. |
| Swap Space |
An area of the hard disk used by the operating system as an extension of physical memory (RAM) when the system needs more memory than it currently has. |
| Virtual Memory |
A technique that uses a portion of the computer's hard drive as an extension of RAM, allowing the system to run more programs simultaneously. |
