What is buffer in operating systems?

2022

What is buffer in operating systems?

  1. A.

    It is a memory area.

  2. B.

    It is a special register.

  3. C.

    It is a secondary storage area.

  4. D.

    It is ROM.

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Correct answer: A

A buffer is a region of memory used to temporarily store data during transfer between devices or processes. It facilitates smooth data flow by handling speed mismatches.

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