Multiple choice

Which is an electronic device that can store a single bit of data temporarily?

  1. Accumulator

  2. Buffer

  3. Memory

  4. Latch

  5. None of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A latch is a basic electronic circuit used to store one bit of information. It remains in a specific state (0 or 1) until a signal changes it, acting as a temporary memory cell. Accumulators and buffers are larger structures that use multiple latches or flip-flops.

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