Understanding Virtual Memory in Computers

Understanding Virtual Memory in Computers

Assessment

Interactive Video

Computers

12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Michael Harrington

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where are programs stored when they are being run by the CPU?

ROM

MOM

REM

RAM

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is hard disk space considered cheaper than RAM?

Because it can store more data byte-for-byte

Because it is less complex

Because it is more abundant

Because it is slower

Because it is free

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of virtual memory in a computer?

To increase the speed of the CPU

To store more data than the physical RAM allows

To replace the hard disk

To enhance the graphics performance

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is virtual memory primarily stored?

In the CPU

In the RAM

On a USB drive

On the hard disk

5.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

When a program is transferred from virtual memory back to RAM, what happens to the program currently in RAM?

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