What does the term 'double buffering' refer to in memory management? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What does the term 'double buffering' refer to in memory management?
A. Using two buffers to overlap I/O and processing
B. Storing two copies of data for redundancy
C. Using two levels of cache
D. Using two separate memory banks
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Double buffering uses two buffers: one is being filled/read while the other is being processed, allowing overlap and reducing wait times.

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B. All of the above
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Correct Answer: Option B


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Correct Answer: Option C


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