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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?

It allows for efficient allocation of resources (B) Signup and view all the answers

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 (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

It leads to fragmentation of memory space over time (C) Signup and view all the answers

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 (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Fragmentation of memory over time (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Stored in separate partitions with fixed allocation (D) Signup and view all the answers