Question

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

Answer 1

The correct option is C Intermediate storage

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

intermediate storage Any part or type of storage that is used for holding information between steps in its processing. "intermediate storage." Secondary storage (also known as external memory or auxiliary storage), differs from primary storage in that it is not directly accessible by the CPU. The computer usually uses its input/output channels to access secondary storage and transfers the desired data using intermediate area in primary storage.