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Paper 1 structured question: Data storage

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Explaining the necessity of virtual memory in modern computing.

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Importance of Virtual Memory

Virtual memory is essential for efficient memory management, allowing multiple applications to run simultaneously without exhausting physical memory.

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    Explain why virtual memory is necessary in modern computer systems.

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Virtual Memory Description

Virtual memory allows a computer to use hard disk space as an extension of RAM, enabling larger applications to run and improving multitasking capabilities.

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    State the purpose of virtual memory.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

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