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
C. Main storage
D. Temporary storage
E. None of the above
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
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.This Question Belongs to Computer Fundamentals >> Computer Fundamental Miscellaneous
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