Quiz: Virtual Memory - Why It’s Needed
OCR GCSE J277 Computer Science specification
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Building on what you've learned about memory in computers, let's test your knowledge of virtual memory and why it’s needed!
What is virtual memory mainly used for?
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Which of these are true about virtual memory? (Select all that apply)
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Virtual memory is created on the {{blank0}} when the computer runs out of {{blank1}}.
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Why is virtual memory slower than RAM?
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Virtual memory allows a computer to run {{blank0}} even when there is not enough {{blank1}} available.
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What happens if virtual memory is full and no additional RAM is available?
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What are the disadvantages of using virtual memory? (Select all that apply)
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