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What are the two basic techniques virtual memory is based on?
What are the two basic techniques virtual memory is based on?
- Segmentation and partitioning
- Swapping and paging
- Segmentation and swapping
- Paging and partitioning (correct)
Which partitioning methods are available for managing memory?
Which partitioning methods are available for managing memory?
- Fixed Partitioning and Dynamic Partitioning (correct)
- Concurrent Partitioning and Sequential Partitioning
- Hard Partitioning and Soft Partitioning
- Static Partitioning and Variable Partitioning
In fixed equal-size partitions, what is the major issue programmers face?
In fixed equal-size partitions, what is the major issue programmers face?
- Issues related to dynamic partitioning
- Difficulty in swapping processes
- Inefficient use of main memory
- Programs not fitting in a partition (correct)
What is the consequence of inefficient main memory use in fixed partitions?
What is the consequence of inefficient main memory use in fixed partitions?
When all partitions are full in equal-size partitioning, what determines which process will be swapped out?
When all partitions are full in equal-size partitioning, what determines which process will be swapped out?
What technique must programmers use to address the issue of programs not fitting in a partition?
What technique must programmers use to address the issue of programs not fitting in a partition?
What is the purpose of virtual memory in an operating system?
What is the purpose of virtual memory in an operating system?
What is thrashing in the context of memory management?
What is thrashing in the context of memory management?
Which of the following best describes paging in memory management?
Which of the following best describes paging in memory management?
What is the role of the operating system in paging?
What is the role of the operating system in paging?
What is the main memory also known as?
What is the main memory also known as?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of paging?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of paging?
What is the principle of locality in virtual memory?
What is the principle of locality in virtual memory?
What are the two ingredients needed for virtual memory to be practical and effective?
What are the two ingredients needed for virtual memory to be practical and effective?
Which page replacement algorithm aims to minimize the number of page faults?
Which page replacement algorithm aims to minimize the number of page faults?
What is the importance of address translation in paging?
What is the importance of address translation in paging?
Which memory partitioning technique allows for efficient memory usage?
Which memory partitioning technique allows for efficient memory usage?
What is the role of the operating system in virtual memory?
What is the role of the operating system in virtual memory?
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