What is the function or purpose of Virtual memory?
- A. The smallest unit of execution within a process that can be scheduled independently.
- B. A memory management technique that gives an application the illusion of a large, continuous memory space using disk storage. ✓
- C. The process of storing the state of a running process so another process can be resumed later.
- D. A synchronization variable used to control access to shared resources by multiple processes.
Correct answer
B. A memory management technique that gives an application the illusion of a large, continuous memory space using disk storage.
Explanation
Virtual memory refers to a memory management technique that gives an application the illusion of a large, continuous memory space using disk storage.