Practice Memory Management (6.2) - Memory System Organization - Computer Architecture
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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary function of the MMU?

💡 Hint: Think about how programs identify their data in memory.

Question 2 Easy

Define virtual memory.

💡 Hint: Consider how programs manage memory beyond what's physically installed.

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Question 1

What is the role of the Memory Management Unit (MMU)?

To manage CPU speed
Translate logical addresses to physical addresses
Control peripheral devices

💡 Hint: Focus on what connects the CPU's expectations and the physical memory.

Question 2

True or False: Virtual memory allows a program to address more memory than is physically available.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the breath of multitasking.

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Challenge 1 Hard

If a system has 4GB of physical RAM and a program attempts to use 8GB of virtual memory, how does the OS handle the excess? Discuss page replacement strategies.

💡 Hint: Consider both segmentation and paging.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the impact of increasing access rights complexity on system performance and security. What trade-offs need to be considered?

💡 Hint: Think about the balance between security and system efficiency.

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