Which of the following is used to transfer data intended for a pe
| Which of the following is used to transfer data intended for a peripheral device into a disk, so that it can be transmitted to the peripheral device at a more suitable time or in bulk?
A. Virtual programming
B. Multiprogramming
C. Caching
D. Multitasking
E. Spooling
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Right Answer is: E
SOLUTION
In computing, spooling is a specialized form of multi-programming for the purpose of copying data between different devices. In contemporary systems[a] it is usually used for mediating between a computer application and a slow peripheral, such as a printer. Spooling allows programs to "hand off" work to be done by the peripheral and then proceed to other tasks, or do not begin until input has been transcribed. A dedicated program, the spooler, maintains an orderly sequence of jobs for the peripheral and feeds it data at its own rate.