Practice Memory Protection - 6.6.3 | 6. Memory | Computer Architecture
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6.6.3 - Memory Protection

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary purpose of memory protection?

💡 Hint: Think about why we need to keep processes separate.

Question 2 Easy

Name one technique used for memory protection.

💡 Hint: Remember the different ways memory can be organized.

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Question 1

What does memory protection primarily provide?

Security
Speed
Efficiency

💡 Hint: Think about the risks if there was no protection.

Question 2

True or False: Segmentation allows memory to be divided into fixed sizes.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how segments are managed.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Explain the trade-offs involved in implementing memory protection mechanisms in operating systems.

💡 Hint: Consider why processes might need faster access to memory.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a simple multi-user application scenario illustrating potential memory protection issues.

💡 Hint: Think about how users interact with the system.

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