Q. 53 In designing a computer’s cache system, the cache clock (or cache line) size is an
important parameter. Which one of the following statements is correct in this
context?
(A) A smaller block size implies better spatial locality
(B) A smaller block size implies a smaller cache tag and hence lower cache tag
overhead
(C) A smaller block size implies a larger cache tag and hence lower cache hit time
(D) A smaller block size incurs a lower cache miss penalty
Answer: (D)
Explanation:
