Using Hard Disk Space to Temporarily Store Data or Instructions

question 43

Multiple Choice

Using hard disk space to temporarily store data or instructions from RAM is referred to as the ________.

• A) spool
• B) interrupt sequencer
• C) compressor
• D) virtual memory

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Definitions:

Sedimentary Layer

A layer of sediment, typically deposited by water, wind, or ice, that has solidified into rock over geological time.

Fault Scarp

A steep slope or cliff formed as a result of movement along a fault line, representing a visible feature of fault displacement.

Volcano

A rupture in the planet's crust through which molten lava, ash, and gases are ejected or flowed from a magma chamber.

Numeric Ages

Ages or dates assigned to geological events or rock formations expressed in years, often determined through radiometric dating.