Q633
What is the name of the temporary data storage area between a peripheral device and the CPU which compensates for the difference between their speeds?
A.
Backing storage
B.
Buffer
AnswerC.
Main storage
D.
Temporary storage
E.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Buffer is used to compensate for difference in speed between two processes that exchange or use data. Cache is a smaller and fastest memory component in the computer.