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Page-Based Virtual Memory

6.5.1 - Page-Based Virtual Memory

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Question 1 Easy

What does virtual memory allow a system to do?

💡 Hint: Think about how computers manage memory resources.

Question 2 Easy

What is a page fault?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you try to access a missing file.

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Question 1

What is a primary advantage of virtual memory?

A) Reduces the need for physical memory
B) Increases the overall system speed
C) Allows processes to use additional memory beyond what is installed
D) Eliminates page faults

💡 Hint: Consider the limitations of physical memory alone.

Question 2

True or False: A TLB increases the time taken to translate virtual addresses.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the role of caches in speeding up processes.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze the impact of frequent page faults on application performance in a gaming context where high-speed responses are crucial.

💡 Hint: Consider the fast-paced requirement of real-time processing in games.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate how modern operating systems manage memory to avoid performance hits due to page faults.

💡 Hint: Think about how adaptive systems can learn and predict user behavior.

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