Understanding Virtual Memory

What is the primary role of RAM in a computer system?

• To provide additional storage space

• To increase the speed of the internet

• To store all files permanently

• To execute programs and store data temporarily

Why is hard disk space considered cheaper than RAM?

• Because it is easier to install

• Because it offers more storage per byte

• Because it is more durable

• Because it is faster

What happens when a computer runs out of RAM?

• The computer shuts down

• The computer uses virtual memory

• The computer stops executing programs

• The computer deletes files

How does virtual memory create the illusion of more RAM?

• By using cloud storage

• By increasing the CPU speed

• By compressing files

• By swapping data between RAM and hard disk

Where is virtual memory stored?

• In the graphics card

• On the hard disk

• On the CPU

• In the cloud