Definitions for "Browser Cache"
A cache is a storage area on your computer of past content that you have viewed on your browser. When you view a web page, all the text and graphics get downloaded to your cache for viewing. If you should view the same page again later, then you don't have to download the content again as it can be read directly from your 'cache'. Often it is necessary to 'refresh' your cache, so it forces your browser to update the content from the website rather than reading it directly from your computer.
The storing of web documents (HTML pages, images, etc.) in order to reduce bandwidth usage and web site access times. A web cache stores copies of documents requested by users. A build up of such files will eventually slow down the user's processor by using up resource space.
The cache is the temporary storage of web files in your browser. By referencing files in the cache, pages load more quickly. In WebCT this can cause some confusion especially during a Quiz. Setting a browser cache to refresh every time eliminates these potential problems. In Internet Explorer the browser cache is referred to as temporary Internet files. See chapter on Hardware and Software Requirements.