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Computer Fundamentals · Q479

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Q479

Virtual memory is

A.
simple to implement
B.
used in all major commercial operating systems
Answer
C.
less efficient in utilization of memory
D.
useful when fast I/O devices are not available
E.
None of the above

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Virtual memory is an area of a computer system's secondary memory storage space (such as a hard disk or solid state drive) which acts as if it were a part of the system's RAM or primary memory. Ideally, the data needed to run applications is stored in RAM, where they can be accessed quickly by the CPU.