Virtual memory Flashcards
1
Q
True or false computers have an infinite amount of RAM?
A
False
2
Q
What happens when RAM is full?
A
Moves data that hasn’t been used recently to a location in secondary storage
3
Q
What is the place called when data is transferred to secondary storage due to the RAM being full called?
A
Virtual memory
4
Q
When will virtual memory might be needed?
A
Too many applications open at once
particularly memory-intensive application is being used
Can be both
5
Q
If the CPU needs to read data stored in virtual memory what needs to happen?
A
Data needs to move back to the RAM
6
Q
Downsides to having memory in virtual memory.
A
Can make a computer slow to respond when switching between applications
Computer is slow when using a memory-intensive application
