What does Spooling refer to?
- A. A technique that stores data temporarily for a device such as a printer so a slower device does not block faster processes. ✓
- B. A synchronization object that allows only one thread to access a resource at a time.
- C. A situation in which a process is perpetually denied the resources it needs to proceed.
- D. An operating system that executes a series of jobs without user interaction, processing them in groups.
Correct answer
A. A technique that stores data temporarily for a device such as a printer so a slower device does not block faster processes.
Explanation
Spooling refers to a technique that stores data temporarily for a device such as a printer so a slower device does not block faster processes.