Select the correct name for: the process of moving a process temporarily from main memory to disk to free up memory for other processes.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Operating Systems MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Select the correct name for: the process of moving a process temporarily from main memory to disk to free up memory for other processes.”
The accepted answer is C. Swapping. “Select the correct name for: the process of moving a process temporarily from main memory to disk to free up memory for other processes.” is answered by Swapping (option C). Option A (“Memory fragmentation”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Swapping. Option B (“Zombie process”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Swapping. Remaining alternatives (System call) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Swapping is identified. Operating Systems questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Operating Systems recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Memory fragmentation
Why not A: “Memory fragmentation” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Swapping. “Select the correct name for: the process of moving a process temporarily from main memory to disk to free up memory for other processes.” is answered by Swapping (option C). Optio
- B. Zombie process
Why not B: “Zombie process” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Swapping. “Select the correct name for: the process of moving a process temporarily from main memory to disk to free up memory for other processes.” is answered by Swapping (option C). Optio
- C. Swapping ✓
- D. System call
Why not D: “System call” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Swapping. “Select the correct name for: the process of moving a process temporarily from main memory to disk to free up memory for other processes.” is answered by Swapping (option C). Optio
Correct answer
C. Swapping
Explanation
“Select the correct name for: the process of moving a process temporarily from main memory to disk to free up memory for other processes.” is answered by Swapping (option C). Option A (“Memory fragmentation”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Swapping. Option B (“Zombie process”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Swapping. Remaining alternatives (System call) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Swapping is identified. Operating Systems questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Operating Systems recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: Operating Systems Official Reference Guide
Tags: computer science, operating systems, OS concepts, process management
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