Computer Fundamentals - Engineering

Q1:

Any type of storage that is used for holding information between steps in its processing is

A CPU

B Primary storage

C Intermediate storage

D Internal storage

E None of the above

ANS:C - Intermediate storage

Intermediate storage: Any part or type of storage that is used for holding information between steps in its processing.

Cache memory is used as an intermediate storage by the processor because it is much faster than primary memory.