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Why is cache memory needed?
Cache Memory is needed because Hardware implements cache as a block of memory for temporary storage likely to be used again.
What kind of memory card is needed for a Nikon Coolpix S4000?
There is none specifics for it, but as long it is digital storage.
What is the purpose of memory?
The purpose of secondary memory is storage of data that is not immediately needed for processing by the CPU. Examples of secondary devices are hard drives and optical drives.
How virtual memory work?
virtual memory is a memory management technique which applied when memory available to the programs being greater than the amount of RAM on the computer on which they are running. HOW CAN BE APPLIED? ...A program can be divided into segment. ...segment loaded into RAM by operating system when needed. ... Un used segment stay on secondary storage. ...reduces amount of RAM required. ...allow bigger programs to be written.
What is concerned with managing the systems memory resources allocating space to applications as needed and ensuring that those applications do not interfere with each other?
Memory management
What is a page file?
1. The action of transferring instructions, data, or both between real storage and external page storage. 2. Moving data between memory and a mass storage device as the data is needed.
Why do computers need a memory management?
Various kinds of Memory are needed to run a computer. Each Memory has its own distinct function. For example, The cache is needed for future reference. Similarly, RAM is the processing memory, and HDD is required to save your data.
Compare and contrast dynamic memory allocation and the allocation of files in secondary storage?
Static Memory Allocation: Allocating the total memory requirements that a data structure might need all at once without regard for the actual amount needed at execution time. Dynamic Memory Allocation: The opposite strategy of static memory allocation - Dynamic Memory Allocation, involves allocating memory as-needed.
How is a memory-resident part of an operating system different from a nonresident part of an system?
Memory resident instructions are instructions that remain in the memory while the computer is running. Nonresident instructions remain on the storage medium until they are needed.
Why does RAM called as a Main Memory?
Because it stores all of the f iles and datas needed in a computer
Why is it compaction needed?
well, what you mean by compaction. anyway if u want to put something so large, bulky into a small box, of course u will need compaction...e.g u want to put too many dirty clothes into washing machine...this is very good example of compaction...
Where can one find storage management for cheap?
The type of storage management needed would determine both where to find the product as well as the price. For instance many email providers offer free email backup to their customers. Amazon has a free cloud service for digital purchases.
