Which of the following statements is false?
2001
Which of the following statements is false?
- A.
Virtual memory implements the translation of a program‘s address space into physical memory address space
- B.
Virtual memory allows each program to exceed the size of the primary memory
- C.
Virtual memory increases the degree of multiprogramming
- D.
Virtual memory reduces the context switching overhead
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Correct answer: D
Virtual memory is a memory management technique that:
Provides each process with its own virtual address space.
Maps virtual addresses to physical memory addresses.
Uses disk storage to extend the apparent size of memory.
Allows efficient sharing of physical memory among multiple processes.