10 Questions
Which storage structure provides large nonvolatile storage capacity?
Hard Disk Drives (HDD)
What is the function of the disk controller in a computer system?
Determines logical interaction between devices and the computer
In computer storage, what is the basic unit of storage?
Bit
What type of memory can the CPU access directly?
Main memory
Which storage device uses integrated circuit assemblies to store data persistently?
Solid-state drive (SSD)
Which storage structure is an extension of main memory and typically nonvolatile?
Secondary storage
What kind of storage has tracks that are subdivided into sectors?
Hard Disk Drives (HDD)
What is a solid-state drive (SSD) mainly used for in the hierarchy of computer storage?
Secondary storage
Which device is responsible for the communication between processes and I/O devices?
I/O controller
What is a program that runs all the time with special privileges in an OS?
Kernel
Learn about the concept of virtual memory in operating systems, which allows for expansion of primary memory using secondary memory. Discover how virtual memory enables running programs larger than the available main memory by utilizing techniques like memory transfer.
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