Memory Management System and Virtual Address Space
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What is the purpose of the Memory Management Unit (MMU)?

  • Translating logical addresses to physical addresses (correct)
  • Handling system space allocation
  • Managing data transfer between secondary storage and main memory
  • Allocating memory to user applications
  • Why is the system space separated from user space in memory management?

  • To provide a reserved space for the operating system (correct)
  • To enhance data security for user applications
  • To increase the efficiency of memory access for user programs
  • To prevent user programs from modifying system routines
  • How does changing the page table base register affect memory management?

  • Enables switching from one space to another (correct)
  • Allocates additional memory to the CPU
  • Expands the physical memory of the system
  • Improves system performance
  • What does the Memory Management Unit (MMU) rely on to determine the address of the page table?

    <p>Page table base register</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the processor have two states of operation in memory management?

    <p>To minimize user program interference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prevents one user program from modifying or destroying the data of another program in memory?

    <p>Supervisor state</p> Signup and view all the answers

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