Overlaying
2008
Overlaying
- A.
requires use of a loader
- B.
allows larger programs, but requires more effort
- C.
is most used on large computers
- D.
is transparent to the user
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Correct answer: B
Overlaying is a memory management technique designed to execute programs larger than the available physical memory by swapping sections in and out. This approach allows larger programs to run on constrained hardware. However, managing these overlays typically requires explicit programmer intervention or complex logic, which distinguishes it from transparent virtual memory systems.
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