What is the function of a page file (swap file) in virtual memory? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the function of a page file (swap file) in virtual memory?
A. To speed up file access
B. To store data that is not currently in physical RAM on disk
C. To manage cache memory
D. To provide a backup of the operating system
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The page file is a portion of the hard disk used as additional RAM (swap space) for virtual memory, allowing the system to move inactive pages out of physical RAM.

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Question #1
What is the typical data rate of a Blu-ray drive (1x speed)?
A. 36 MB/s
B. 7.5 MB/s
C. 11 MB/s
D. 4.5 MB/s

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
1x speed for Blu-ray is defined as 36 MB/s (or 36 Mbps? Actually, it's 36 Mbit/s? Wait: 1x Blu-ray is 36 Mbps (4.5 MB/s). Let's check: 1x DVD is 11.08 Mbps (1.32 MB/s), 1x CD is 150 KB/s. Blu-ray 1x is 36 Mbps = 4.5 MB/s. But common speeds are faster. Let me verify: Actually, 1x Blu-ray = 36 Mbit/s (4.5 MB/s). Some sources say 36 Mbit/s = 4.5 MB/s. So option A (4.5 MB/s) is correct. However, I've also seen 1x Blu-ray = 36 MB/s? Let's recall: Blu-ray standard defines 1x at 36 Mbps (megabits per second). So 4.5 MB/s. So correct answer is A: 4.5 MB/s.

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Question #2
Which of the following is a type of memory that is used for storing temporary data in a web browser?
A. Cache memory
B. ROM
C. RAM
D. Hard disk

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Web browsers store temporary data (cookies, cache) in RAM and also on disk, but the primary temporary storage is RAM for active sessions.

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Question #3
Why is cache memory constructed using Static RAM (SRAM) instead of Dynamic RAM (DRAM)?
A. SRAM is much cheaper to scale up in size.
B. SRAM is non-volatile and preserves data when power is disconnected.
C. SRAM does not need refresh cycles, allowing for significantly higher operation speeds.
D. SRAM requires complex capacitor discharge routines.

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
SRAM is substantially faster than DRAM because it uses a multi-transistor configuration (flip-flops) that retains state instantly without periodic electrical refreshing.

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