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Virtual Memory Resource
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- 1How does virtual memory work?It takes a section of the hard disk and loads data on the RAM into it
- 2When is virtual memory used?When the RAM has insufficient space so additional space is needed
- 3Why is virtual memory needed?As it allows for more space to be allocated for data that would normally be going onto the RAM
- 4What is a disadvantage of virtual memory?Virtual memory is much slower than RAM due to the fact it is being stored on the hard disk and not the actual stick(s) of RAM
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- Year 11 Computing Flashcards on Virtual Memory Resource , created by Flynn Allier on 26/04/2017.
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