Which concept is defined as follows: a memory management technique that uses disk space to extend the apparent size of RAM?
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Memory & Storage question asks: Which concept is defined as follows: a memory management technique that uses disk space to extend the apparent size of RAM? The correct choice is B. Disk-based virtual memory. 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. Memory buffer
Why not A: “Memory buffer” does not fit this question. The answer is Disk-based virtual memory.
- B. Disk-based virtual memory ✓
- C. SSD write endurance
Why not C: “SSD write endurance” does not fit this question. The answer is Disk-based virtual memory.
- D. Volatile memory
Why not D: “Volatile memory” does not fit this question. The answer is Disk-based virtual memory.
Correct answer
B. Disk-based virtual memory
Explanation
Disk-based virtual memory is the term that matches “Which concept is defined as follows: a memory management technique that uses disk space to extend the apparent size of RAM” (option B). Option A (Memory buffer) does not fit this question. Option C (SSD write endurance) does not fit this question. Option D (Volatile memory) does not fit this question. For this Memory & Storage question, the accepted answer is Disk-based virtual memory.
Source: Memory & Storage Official Reference Guide
Tags: computer science, memory, storage, computer hardware
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