Practice Segmentation (6.2.4) - Memory System Organization - Computer Architecture
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Segmentation

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does the code segment contain?

💡 Hint: Think about what the program executes.

Question 2 Easy

What is the purpose of the stack segment?

💡 Hint: Consider where temporary data is kept.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of the code segment?

To store global variables
To execute program instructions
To manage function calls

💡 Hint: Think about what part of the program actually runs.

Question 2

Segmentation leads to which kind of fragmentation?

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how memory is allocated and freed.

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Challenge 1 Hard

You have a program with segments that grow dynamically. How would you design a system that minimizes fragmentation while maintaining good performance?

💡 Hint: Think about how memory is managed over time.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the trade-offs between segmentation and paging in modern operating systems and discuss which is better for a multi-tasking environment.

💡 Hint: Consider real-world applications of each technique.

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