Q. The process of keeping addresses in memory for future use is called
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
Caching
Explanation:
Caching is the process of storing data or addresses temporarily so they can be quickly accessed in the future without recalculating or re-fetching them.
This is commonly used in memory management, DNS lookups, CPU operations, and more.
Why other options are incorrect:
- (A) Routing: Refers to selecting a path for traffic in a network — not related to storing memory addresses.
- (B) Resolving: Typically used in the context of domain name resolution (DNS), i.e., converting domain names to IP addresses — not about storing addresses.
- (D) None of the above: Incorrect because Caching is the valid term.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
Caching is the process of storing data or addresses temporarily so they can be quickly accessed in the future without recalculating or re-fetching them.
This is commonly used in memory management, DNS lookups, CPU operations, and more.
Why other options are incorrect:
- (A) Routing: Refers to selecting a path for traffic in a network — not related to storing memory addresses.
- (B) Resolving: Typically used in the context of domain name resolution (DNS), i.e., converting domain names to IP addresses — not about storing addresses.
- (D) None of the above: Incorrect because Caching is the valid term.