6.5.3 - Page Faults
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What occurs during a page fault?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when the CPU cannot access needed data.
Name the data structure that maps virtual addresses to physical addresses.
💡 Hint: This helps in resolving page faults.
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What is a page fault?
💡 Hint: Consider what triggers the operating system's response.
True or False: The TLB can eliminate all page faults.
💡 Hint: Think about the limitations of caches.
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You are designing a virtual memory system. Discuss how you would optimize it to reduce page faults while maintaining a balance between performance and resource utilization.
💡 Hint: Consider patterns in how data is accessed and used.
A system experiences high latency due to frequent page faults. Analyze the potential causes and propose solutions.
💡 Hint: Think about RAM allocation and access patterns.
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