Define cache and its purpose

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Cache memory systems and virtual memory systems share certain objectives.

[A] Describe what a cache is and what its purpose is. Also explain what data gets placed into the cache, and when it is put there.

[B] Explain what virtual memory is and what its purpose is. Also describe when and how pages are moved between virtual memory and main memory.

[C] Detail ALL features that cache and virtual memory have in common.

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