Multiple choice

The main function of shared memory is

  1. to use primary memory efficiently

  2. to do inter-process communication

  3. to do intra-process communication

  4. to control disk scheduling
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Shared memory is a method used in operating systems to allow multiple processes to access the same memory space for inter-process communication (IPC).

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