Operating System - Study Mode
[#231] Bringing a page into memory only when it is needed, this mechanism is called
Correct Answer
(D) Demand Paging
Explanation
Solution: In computer operating systems, demand paging (as opposed to anticipatory paging) is a method of virtual memory management. In a system that uses demand paging, the operating system copies a disk page into physical memory only if an attempt is made to access it and that page is not already in memory
[#232] It is the default folder for many Windows Applications to save your file
Correct Answer
(A) My Document
Explanation
Solution: My Document is the default folder for many Windows Applications to save your file.
[#233] The component of Windows that lets you to transfer contents from one document to another
Correct Answer
(B) Clipboard
Explanation
Solution: The component of Windows that lets you to transfer contents from one document to another Clipboard. The clipboard is a buffer that some operating systems provide for short-term storage and transfer within and between application programs. The clipboard is usually temporary and unnamed, and its contents reside in the computer's RAM.
[#234] What do you mean by Memory Compaction?
Correct Answer
(B) Combine multiple small memory holes into one big hole
Explanation
Solution: Memory compaction is the process of moving allocated objects together and leaving empty space together. Consider a system with 3 pages and about 50% of their objects are allocated.
[#235] Desktop is a
Correct Answer
(A) Provides work space