What is Disk-based virtual memory primarily used for?
Difficulty: Hard
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This Hard Memory & Storage question asks: What is Disk-based virtual memory primarily used for? The correct choice is C. A memory management technique that uses disk space to extend the apparent size of RAM.. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. A small, high-speed memory layer that stores frequently accessed data to reduce access time.
Why not A: “A small, high-speed memory layer that stores frequently accessed data to reduce access time.” does not fit this question. The answer is A memory management technique that uses disk space to extend the apparent size of RAM..
- B. A storage technology that records data using magnetized patterns on a surface, such as hard disk platters.
Why not B: “A storage technology that records data using magnetized patterns on a surface, such as hard disk platters.” does not fit this question. The answer is A memory management technique that uses disk space to extend the apparent size of RAM..
- C. A memory management technique that uses disk space to extend the apparent size of RAM. ✓
- D. A characteristic of SSDs describing the limited number of write cycles that flash memory cells can endure.
Why not D: “A characteristic of SSDs describing the limited number of write cycles that flash memory cells can endure.” does not fit this question. The answer is A memory management technique that uses disk space to extend the apparent size of RAM..
Correct answer
C. A memory management technique that uses disk space to extend the apparent size of RAM.
Explanation
A memory management technique that uses disk space to extend the apparent size of RAM is the value that answers What is Disk-based virtual memory primarily used for option C Option A A small high-speed memory layer that stores frequently accessed data to reduce access time does not fit this question Option B A storage technology that records data using magnetized patterns on a surface such as hard disk platters does not fit this question Option D A characteristic of SSDs describing the limited number of write cycles that flash memory cells can endure does not fit this question For this Memory Storage question the accepted answer is A memory.
Source: Memory & Storage Official Reference Guide
Tags: computer science, memory, storage, computer hardware
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