Which I/O technique temporarily stores data while it is being transferred between devices operating at different speeds?

Options

  • A. Buffering
  • B. Compaction
  • C. Paging
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

A. Buffering

Detailed Explanation

Explanation: Buffering temporarily stores data in a memory area called a buffer. It helps handle differences in the data-transfer rates of the producer and consumer and allows I/O operations to proceed more efficiently.