As the OS Runs Out of RAM for Programs, It

question 7

Multiple Choice

As the OS runs out of RAM for programs, it swaps data from RAM to the virtual memory area of the hard drive, which is also called the ____ file.

• A) backup
• B) cloud
• C) swap
• D) spooling

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Definitions:

Required Rate

The minimum annual rate of return that an investor expects to achieve on an investment.

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The amount of cash generated from any business activity after accounting for taxes.

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