Understanding Virtual Memory in Operating Systems
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Which storage structure provides large nonvolatile storage capacity?

  • Hard Disk Drives (HDD) (correct)
  • Main memory
  • Random access
  • Solid-state drive (SSD)
  • What is the function of the disk controller in a computer system?

  • Handles CPU scheduling
  • Manages the file system
  • Processes data for the CPU
  • Determines logical interaction between devices and the computer (correct)
  • In computer storage, what is the basic unit of storage?

  • Record
  • Bit (correct)
  • Word
  • Byte
  • What type of memory can the CPU access directly?

    <p>Main memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which storage device uses integrated circuit assemblies to store data persistently?

    <p>Solid-state drive (SSD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which storage structure is an extension of main memory and typically nonvolatile?

    <p>Secondary storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of storage has tracks that are subdivided into sectors?

    <p>Hard Disk Drives (HDD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a solid-state drive (SSD) mainly used for in the hierarchy of computer storage?

    <p>Secondary storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which device is responsible for the communication between processes and I/O devices?

    <p>I/O controller</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a program that runs all the time with special privileges in an OS?

    <p>Kernel</p> Signup and view all the answers

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