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What is the purpose of segmentation in memory management?
What is the purpose of segmentation in memory management?
- To swap pages between main memory and the hard disk
- To use a section of the hard drive as RAM
- To indicate to the processor that a process needs attention
- To split memory into logical divisions known as segments (correct)
What is the consequence of disk thrashing in a computer system?
What is the consequence of disk thrashing in a computer system?
- Peripheral devices experience power failure
- The computer 'freezes' due to excessive swapping between main memory and the hard disk (correct)
- The operating system fails to allocate processor time efficiently
- The printer signals the completion of a print job
Which data structure is used by the operating system to manage interrupts?
Which data structure is used by the operating system to manage interrupts?
- Priority queue (correct)
- Binary tree
- Hash table
- Stack
What is the function of the Interrupt Service Routine (ISR) in a computer system?
What is the function of the Interrupt Service Routine (ISR) in a computer system?
How does virtual memory help to manage limited space in main memory?
How does virtual memory help to manage limited space in main memory?
When does the processor check for interrupts in a computer system?
When does the processor check for interrupts in a computer system?
What is the main function of an operating system?
What is the main function of an operating system?
Which of the following is NOT a feature provided by operating systems?
Which of the following is NOT a feature provided by operating systems?
What is the purpose of paging in memory management?
What is the purpose of paging in memory management?
Why is memory management crucial for an operating system?
Why is memory management crucial for an operating system?
Which task is NOT typically handled by an operating system?
Which task is NOT typically handled by an operating system?
In computer memory, what role does virtual memory play?
In computer memory, what role does virtual memory play?
