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What may an operating system temporarily use when a computer does not have enough main memory?

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Correct answer: A portion of the hard disk or SSD

When available RAM is insufficient, an operating system can move less-active data to a reserved area of secondary storage, such as a hard disk or SSD. This area is called virtual memory, a page file, or swap space. Option B is correct, but storage is much slower than RAM, so virtual memory is not a full replacement for adequate main memory. The mouse and monitor do not provide this function.

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