Practice Paging (6.2.5) - Memory System Organization - Computer Architecture
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Question 1 Easy

What is a 'page' in memory management?

💡 Hint: Think about how memory is divided for organization.

Question 2 Easy

How does paging help alleviate fragmentation in memory?

💡 Hint: Recall the difference between fixed and variable sizes in memory allocation.

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Question 1

What is the primary benefit of paging?

It eliminates internal fragmentation
It allows contiguous memory allocation
It simplifies memory allocation and reduces external fragmentation

💡 Hint: Consider what happens with fixed sizes versus variable sizes.

Question 2

Paging supports which of the following?

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between pages and the need for larger memory spaces.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Consider a system with limited physical memory that is frequently experiencing page faults. Analyze the system's operation and propose some strategies for improvement.

💡 Hint: Look at how pages are being accessed and loaded from disk.

Challenge 2 Hard

How would you explain to a non-technical person the concept of paging and virtual memory in simple terms?

💡 Hint: Always relate technical concepts to everyday scenarios for easier understanding.

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