Multiple choice

Removing suspended or preempted processes from memory and their subsequent bringing back is called ________.

  1. swapping

  2. exchanging

  3. transfer

  4. none of these

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Swapping is the correct term for moving suspended or preempted processes out of main memory to secondary storage (swap space) and bringing them back when needed. This allows more processes to run than physical memory can hold.