Some computers improve hard disk access time by using a disk ____, which consists of memory chips that store frequently accessed items.
A) warehouse
B) cache
C) base
D) home

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A disk cache is a memory buffer that improves the access time of a hard drive by storing frequently accessed data and code on a fast storage device, typically in RAM. This reduces the number of times the hard drive must access data from the slower storage medium, improving system performance. Options A, C, and D are not related to the concept of disk cache.

Some Computers Improve Hard Disk Access Time by Using a Disk