Question

which part of the computer holds the input data before and after processing until the data is released to the output device​

Answer 1

I think Ram is the correct answer

Answer 2

memory holds the input data before and after processing until the data is released to the output device

primary memory -computer comes with a certain amount of physical memory, usually referred to as the main memory or primary memory for example RAM and ROM.

RAM ( Random Acess Memory ) - it is temporary ( volatile ) storage area utilised by the CPU. Before a program runs, the program is loaded into the memory which allows the CPU direct access to the program.

ROM ( Read Only Memory ) - computer always contain a small amount of Read-only memory that holds instructions for starting up the computer. It is non-volatile which means once you turn off the computer the information is still there.