Contiguous Allocation in Main Memory
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Contiguous Allocation in Main Memory

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What is the main drawback of contiguous allocation?

  • Limited support for user processes
  • Fragmentation of memory (correct)
  • Inefficient use of memory
  • Difficulty in memory retrieval

    • In contiguous allocation, where is the resident operating system usually held?

  • Single contiguous section of memory
  • High memory with interrupt vector
  • Low memory with interrupt vector (correct)
  • User processes section of memory

    • What does contiguous allocation mean for each process in main memory?

  • It is contained in a single contiguous section of memory (correct)
  • It is allocated in non-contiguous sections of memory
  • It is divided into multiple non-contiguous partitions
  • It is fragmented across various memory segments

    • What is the main advantage of contiguous allocation in main memory?

    <p>It allows for efficient allocation of resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the resident operating system and user processes typically divided in contiguous allocation?

    <p>Resident OS in low memory and user processes in high memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary limitation of contiguous allocation for main memory?

    <p>It leads to fragmentation of memory space over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main idea behind contiguous allocation in main memory?

    <p>To divide main memory into two partitions, one for the OS and one for user processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary challenge of contiguous allocation for main memory?

    <p>Fragmentation of memory over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the resident operating system and user processes typically stored in contiguous allocation?

    <p>Stored in separate partitions with fixed allocation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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