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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?

Main memory (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Solid-state drive (SSD) (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Secondary storage (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Hard Disk Drives (HDD) (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Secondary storage (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

I/O controller (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Kernel (D) Signup and view all the answers