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Computer Studies Computer Memory

What is virtual memory?

A A type of RAM installed on the motherboard

B A memory management technique that uses part of secondary storage as if it were RAM

C The fastest type of cache memory

D Another name for ROM

Explanation

Virtual memory is a memory management technique that allows a computer to use part of the secondary storage (hard disk) as if it were RAM enabling programs larger than available RAM to run.

Reference: Computer Studies Textbook , Page 5

Hint

Virtual memory tricks the system into thinking there is more RAM than physically exists.

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