Question

you are purchasing a computer for a new administrative assistant in your company. administrative assistants primarily use word - processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and a web browser to complete their job assignments. which of the following best describes the reason to choose unbuffered instead of buffered memory for this new computer?
buffered memory is faster and more reliable than unbuffered memory.
buffered memory is faster and less reliable than unbuffered memory.
buffered memory is more expensive and slower than unbuffered memory.
buffered memory is less expensive and slower than unbuffered memory.

Explanation:

Buffered memory has an extra buffer chip which makes it more reliable but also more expensive and slower compared to unbuffered memory. Administrative assistants' tasks like word - processing, spreadsheets, presentations and web - browsing don't require the high - end performance benefits of buffered memory and its added cost and slower speed are drawbacks.

Answer:

Buffered memory is more expensive and slower than unbuffered memory.