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What is the primary purpose of page replacement in an operating system?
What is the primary purpose of page replacement in an operating system?
- To load pages from the disk into memory when there are no free frames (correct)
- To terminate user processes immediately to free memory
- To swap out all active processes to make space
- To increase the level of multiprogramming without page faults
What happens if there is a page fault and no free frames are available?
What happens if there is a page fault and no free frames are available?
- The operating system kills all running processes
- A page replacement algorithm is invoked to select a victim frame (correct)
- The user is notified of memory issues
- The hardware automatically allocates additional frames
Which of the following steps is NOT part of the modified page fault service routine for page replacement?
Which of the following steps is NOT part of the modified page fault service routine for page replacement?
- Find a free frame or select a victim frame
- Find the location of the desired page on the disk
- Change the page and frame tables after reading the page
- Use a hash table to manage memory (correct)
What is the function of a modify bit in relation to page replacement?
What is the function of a modify bit in relation to page replacement?
Why is it not ideal for the operating system to terminate a user process during a page fault?
Why is it not ideal for the operating system to terminate a user process during a page fault?
What is one potential outcome if the operating system swaps out a process during page replacement?
What is one potential outcome if the operating system swaps out a process during page replacement?
What is the first step taken when a page fault occurs?
What is the first step taken when a page fault occurs?
How does the operating system indicate that a page is no longer in memory after replacement?
How does the operating system indicate that a page is no longer in memory after replacement?
What happens if the modify bit is set when selecting a page for replacement?
What happens if the modify bit is set when selecting a page for replacement?
How is the effectiveness of a page replacement algorithm generally evaluated?
How is the effectiveness of a page replacement algorithm generally evaluated?
What is the primary goal when selecting a page replacement algorithm?
What is the primary goal when selecting a page replacement algorithm?
In a FIFO page replacement algorithm, which page is selected for replacement?
In a FIFO page replacement algorithm, which page is selected for replacement?
What can be concluded about the relationship between the number of free frames available and the occurrence of page faults?
What can be concluded about the relationship between the number of free frames available and the occurrence of page faults?
What does the modify bit indicate about a page?
What does the modify bit indicate about a page?
What structure can be used to implement the FIFO page replacement algorithm?
What structure can be used to implement the FIFO page replacement algorithm?
What happens to the page when there are no free frames and a page fault occurs?
What happens to the page when there are no free frames and a page fault occurs?
Study Notes
Page Fault Handling and Replacement
- A page fault occurs when a process attempts to access memory that is not currently in physical memory.
- The operating system verifies that the page request is legitimate and checks the location on the disk.
- If all memory frames are occupied, several options exist for handling the page fault:
- Terminating the user process is not preferred, as it undermines system efficiency and user experience.
- Swapping out a process reduces multiprogramming, which decreases overall efficiency.
Page Replacement Strategy
- Page replacement allows swapping out an existing page in memory to load the desired page.
- The service routine for page faults is modified to implement page replacement when no free frames are available:
- Locate the desired page on disk.
- Check for a free frame:
- Use it if available.
- If not, apply a page replacement algorithm to select a victim frame.
- Read the desired page into the now-available frame and update the page/frame tables.
- Restart the user process.
Modify Bit (Dirty Bit)
- Each page/frame can have a modify bit indicating if it has been changed since it was loaded into memory.
- This bit helps reduce overhead during page replacement:
- If the modify bit is set, the page must be written back to disk before replacement.
- If not set, the page can be discarded without writing to disk, optimizing efficiency.
Page Replacement Algorithms
- Goal is to minimize the page-fault rate using various algorithms that evaluate performance based on memory reference patterns.
- More available frames typically lead to fewer page faults.
FIFO Page Replacement
- The First-In-First-Out (FIFO) algorithm is the simplest method for page replacement.
- It tracks the order of pages in memory without needing precise timestamps.
- The oldest page is replaced when a new page needs to be loaded:
- A FIFO queue structure is maintained, where new pages are added at the tail and pages are removed from the head.
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Test your knowledge about page replacement in operating systems. This quiz covers key concepts including page faults, free frames, the modified page fault service routine, and the implications of terminating user processes during faults. Dive into the mechanics that keep systems running smoothly.
