Discussion Forum : Computer Fundamental Miscellaneous
Question - 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?
Options:
A .  Backing storage
B .  Buffer
C .  Main storage
D .  Temporary storage
E .  None of the above
Answer: Option B
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.

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