Question 65Asked in DSSSB TGT Computer Science (Technical), 12 Sep 2025, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)

What is the main purpose of virtual memory?

  1. ATo extend the physical memory using secondary storage
  2. BTo provide cache storage
  3. CTo store BIOS settings
  4. DTo increase CPU speed
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Correct answer: (A) To extend the physical memory using secondary storage

Explanation

Virtual memory uses part of secondary storage (disk) as an extension of RAM, so programs larger than physical memory can run, with pages swapped in and out as needed.

From DSSSB TGT Computer Science PYQ (Technical), 12 Sep 2025, Shift 1 (9:00 AM)

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