UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

A cache stores frequently used data in a location where it can be accessed quickly, reducing load times and network traffic. Web browsers and servers use caching to improve user experience. Cached data can be refreshed or cleared when needed. Thus, the temporary storage described is a cache.

Option A:
Option A is correct because cache is the technical term for fast, temporary storage used to accelerate repeated access.

Option B:
Option B, cookie, stores user specific information and tracking data but is not primarily focused on improving retrieval speed of content.

Option C:
Option C, log, records events and activities and is used for monitoring or debugging rather than performance acceleration.

Option D:
Option D, backup, maintains copies of data for recovery after loss and is usually long term, not temporary.