The following,____, describes the first memory allocation scheme.
A) Each program to be processed was loaded into secondary storage, then swapped into memory in parts
B) Each program to be processed was partially loaded into memory, then granted more memory as needed
C) Each program to be processed was allocated a portion of memory and could negotiate with other programs to access more memory
D) Each program to be processed was loaded in its entirety into memory and allocated as much contiguous space in memory as it needed

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The description given in the question matches the characteristics of the first memory allocation scheme, where each program is loaded entirely into memory and is given as much contiguous space as it needs. This approach is known as a static allocation scheme. Choice A describes a swapping or paging scheme, B describes a dynamic allocation scheme, and C describes a hybrid scheme that incorporates elements of dynamic allocation and negotiation.

The Following,____, Describes the First Memory Allocation Scheme