The memory which allocates space for DOS and application is called

A Expanded memory
B Cache memory
C Virtual memory
D Conventional memory

Correct Answer: Conventional memory

In DOS memory management, conventional memory, also called base memory, is the first 640 kilobytes (640 × 1024 bytes) of the memory on IBM PC or compatible systems. It is the read-write memory directly addressable by the processor for use by the operating system and application programs.
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