Which of the following is a characteristic of a memory cache's associativity? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a characteristic of a memory cache's associativity?
A. It determines how many cache lines map to a main memory block
B. It determines the cache speed
C. It determines the replacement policy
D. It determines the cache size
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Associativity defines the number of places in cache where a given main memory block can be stored, affecting hit rate and complexity.

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