What is Disk-based virtual memory primarily used for?

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This Hard Memory & Storage MCQ checks one syllabus fact.

The question is: “What is Disk-based virtual memory primarily used for?”

The accepted answer is C. A memory management technique that uses disk space to extend the apparent size of RAM.. A memory management technique that uses disk space to extend the apparent size of RAM is the fact required by 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 match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of A memory management technique that uses disk space to extend the apparent size of RAM Option B A storage technology that records data using magnetized patterns on a surface such as hard disk platters does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of A memory management technique that uses disk space to extend.

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.” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. A memory management technique that uses disk space to extend the apparent size of RAM.. A memory management technique that uses disk space to extend the apparent size of RAM is the fact required by What is Disk-based virtual memory primarily used for option C Option A
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.” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. A memory management technique that uses disk space to extend the apparent size of RAM.. A memory management technique that uses disk space to extend the apparent size of RAM is the fact required by What is Disk-based virtual memory primarily used for option C Option A
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.” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. A memory management technique that uses disk space to extend the apparent size of RAM.. A memory management technique that uses disk space to extend the apparent size of RAM is the fact required by What is Disk-based virtual memory primarily used for option C Option A

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 fact required by 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 match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of A memory management technique that uses disk space to extend the apparent size of RAM Option B A storage technology that records data using magnetized patterns on a surface such as hard disk platters does not match the stem it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of A memory management technique that uses disk space to extend.

Source: Memory & Storage Official Reference Guide

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