2.2.1 Find the answers to these questions in the text.

1. Why do people use cache?

Accelerate your computer while keeping the price of -the computer low.\
2. What is the working mechanism of cache?
When using a cache, you must check the cache to see if an item is in there. If it is there, it's
called a cache hit. If not, it is called a cache miss and the computer must wait for a round trip
from the larger, slower memory area.

3. Could you state a challenge when designing a cache system?

4. What is L2 cache?
a special memory bank in the motherboard, small but very fast

5. What is L1 cache?
an even smaller but faster memory system directly into the microprocessor's chip

6. Why is the cache size not as large as the slower storage?

7. What is the fastest thing in the computer?

L1 cache

2.2.2 Match the terms in Section A with the statements in Section B.

Cache hit-The processor is successful in finding the data in the cache
Cache miss-The data is not in the cache
cache -subsystems
L1 cache -The fastest cache
L2 cache -The next fastest cache

2.2.3 Mark the following statements as True or False:

1. It is not possible to have multiple layers of cache: F
2. There are a lot of subsystems in a computer. : T
3. We can use hard disk to cache the main memory. T
4. Cache memory is faster than RAM. T
5. The processor looks for data in the main memory first.F

3.2.1 Match each item in Column A with its function in Column B. Then describe its
function in two ways.
a. RAM -vii
b. processor - x
c. mouse - i
d. clock -ix
e. 3.5" floppy drive - v
f. monitor -iii
g. keyboard - ii
h. DVD-ROM drive - iv
i. cache-viii
k. ROM-vi
3.2.2 Complete each sentence using the correct preposition.
1. The CPU is a large chip of the computer.
2. Data always flows from the CPU to the address bus.
3. The CPU can be divided into three parts.
4. Data flows through the CPU and memory.
5. Peripherals are devices of the computer but linked to it.
6. The signal moves to the VDU screen from one side to the other.
7. The CPU puts the address on the address bus.
8. The CPU can fetch data memory from the data bus.

3.2.3 Put these instructions for opening a computer in the correct sequence. Add
these sequence words to your instructions: first, then, next, after that, finally.
b) First shut down your computer by choosing Shut Down from the Apple menu or the
Special menu.
d) Then Unplug all the cables except the power cord from your computer.
c) Next, If there are security screws on the vertical plate on the back of the computer,
remove them with a Philips screwdriver.
a) After that, Release the two catches underneath and lift up to remove panel.
e) Finally, Pulling gently, slide the tray out.