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Date May 2018 Marks available 3 Reference code 18M.1.SL.TZ0.4
Level SL Paper 1 Time zone no time zone
Command term Explain Question number 4 Adapted from N/A

Question

Explain the importance of the memory management function of an operating system.

Markscheme

Award [3] as follows:
The function of the memory management [1].
An example if its use [1].
Reason for the importance [1].

Example:
Allocates and de-allocates memory/ assigns blocks of memory to programs;
Ensures a program has sufficient memory to run/manages virtual memory if needed;
To avoid overwriting /clashing of programs/optimise system performance/maximise memory usage

Examiners report

[N/A]

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Topic 2: Computer organization » 2.1 Computer organization
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