Technique Used to Improve I/O Efficiency by Temporarily Storing Copies

question 20

Multiple Choice

Technique used to improve I/O efficiency by temporarily storing copies of data is called

• A) spooling.
• B) buffering.
• C) caching.
• D) memory mapping.

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Definitions:

Measure of Variability

A statistical indicator that describes the degree to which scores in a dataset are spread out or dispersed.

Inclusive Range

A measure of variability calculated by subtracting the lowest score in a distribution from the highest score in the distribution and adding 1.

Variables

Elements, features, or factors that can change or vary in an experiment or study, potentially influencing the outcome.

Types of Variables

Categories of variables in research, including independent, dependent, and control variables, among others.