A storage device used to compensate the difference in flow of data is known as…
2023
A storage device used to compensate the difference in flow of data is known as ______.
- A.
main memory
- B.
auxiliary memory
- C.
buffer
- D.
More than one of the above
- E.
None of the above
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Correct answer: C
A storage device used to compensate for differences in data flow speed between devices is known as a buffer. Buffers temporarily hold data to manage speed mismatches, such as when data is transferred from a fast device to a slower one. This ensures smooth and uninterrupted data transfer.