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What is the main drawback of contiguous allocation?
Fragmentation of memory
In contiguous allocation, where is the resident operating system usually held?
Low memory with interrupt vector
What does contiguous allocation mean for each process in main memory?
It is contained in a single contiguous section of memory
What is the main advantage of contiguous allocation in main memory?
It allows for efficient allocation of resources
How are the resident operating system and user processes typically divided in contiguous allocation?
Resident OS in low memory and user processes in high memory
What is the primary limitation of contiguous allocation for main memory?
It leads to fragmentation of memory space over time
What is the main idea behind contiguous allocation in main memory?
To divide main memory into two partitions, one for the OS and one for user processes
What is the primary challenge of contiguous allocation for main memory?
Fragmentation of memory over time
How are the resident operating system and user processes typically stored in contiguous allocation?
Stored in separate partitions with fixed allocation
Learn about the early method of contiguous allocation for main memory, which involves dividing main memory into two partitions: one for the resident operating system and the other for user processes. Each process is contained in a single contiguous section of memory.
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