Chapter 4 - RAM Flashcards
1
Q
Virtual Memory
A
built into every OS, is a portion of mass storage(hard drive) that acts as memory. Should only be used when physical memory is exhausted.
2
Q
Paging file is what?
A
Is the part of a hard drive that is used to make virtual memory or virtual RAM.
3
Q
Swap file means what?
A
Virtual Memory
4
Q
Swap file usage
A
using the swap file can really slow down your system.