If the system runs out of RAM, the operating system uses an area of the hard disk called ____ to store parts of a program or data file until they are needed.
A) volatile memory
B) capacitor memory
C) virtual memory
D) integrated memory

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When RAM runs out, the operating system uses virtual memory, which is a section of the hard drive that has been set up to emulate RAM. It temporarily transfers data from RAM to disk storage to free up space in the RAM. When that data is needed again, it is transferred back to RAM from the disk.

If the System Runs Out of RAM, the Operating System