Virtual Memory (OCR GCSE Computer Science): Quizzes
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What does virtual memory use to compensate for a lack of RAM?
What does virtual memory use to compensate for a lack of RAM?
A portion of the hard drive
When is virtual memory needed by a computer system?
When is virtual memory needed by a computer system?
When the system runs out of RAM
Why is virtual memory slower than RAM?
Why is virtual memory slower than RAM?
Hard drives are much slower than RAM
What is the process called when data is moved between RAM and the hard drive?
What is the process called when data is moved between RAM and the hard drive?
Paging
What is the name of the file where virtual memory data is temporarily stored?
What is the name of the file where virtual memory data is temporarily stored?
Swap file
How can reliance on virtual memory be reduced?
How can reliance on virtual memory be reduced?
Increasing physical RAM
Which scenario demonstrates virtual memory in use?
Which scenario demonstrates virtual memory in use?
Running multiple programs simultaneously
What type of memory is flash memory?
What type of memory is flash memory?
Non-volatile memory (ROM)
What physical characteristic makes flash memory more reliable than traditional hard drives?
What physical characteristic makes flash memory more reliable than traditional hard drives?
It has no moving parts
What happens to data stored in flash memory when the power is turned off?
What happens to data stored in flash memory when the power is turned off?
The data is retained
Which of these is an example of flash memory?
Which of these is an example of flash memory?
USB memory stick
What advantage does flash memory have over traditional mechanical hard drives?
What advantage does flash memory have over traditional mechanical hard drives?
It is faster and more durable