Which memory type serves as the fast, specialized storage space for storing translation mappings between virtual and physical memory addresses? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which memory type serves as the fast, specialized storage space for storing translation mappings between virtual and physical memory addresses?
A. Virtual Page File
B. Hard Disk MBR
C. Translation Lookaside Buffer (TLB)
D. EPROM
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The TLB is a dedicated hardware memory cache within the CPU's memory management unit (MMU) that speeds up virtual-to-physical address translations.

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