The correct answer is A. The clipboard is a temporary storage area in a computer’s memory that can be used to store text and other data. It is used to temporarily store data that you want to copy and paste to another location. When you copy something, it is stored on the clipboard. When you paste something, the data from the clipboard is inserted into the current document or program.
The other options are incorrect. ROM (Read-Only Memory) is a type of memory that cannot be changed. CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read-Only Memory) is a type of optical disc that can be used to store data, but it cannot be used to store temporary data. The hard disk is a permanent storage device that can be used to store data, but it is not used to store temporary data.