Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Software (Section 12 - No. 13)
What is the main purpose of memory management within an operating system?
To control the display screen.
To allocate and deallocate memory to programs and prevent conflicts.
To manage all the files in the system.
To connect to the internet.
Explication
Memory management is critical for ensuring that each running program has enough memory to function and for avoiding memory-related errors.