Practice - Clock Algorithm (Second Chance)
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary purpose of the Clock Algorithm?
💡 Hint: Think about why memory management is needed.
How does the reference bit function?
💡 Hint: Remember how the algorithm decides on page replacement.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the Clock Algorithm primarily utilize for managing page replacement?
💡 Hint: Consider what the algorithm tracks to make decisions.
True or False: In the Clock Algorithm, a page with a reference bit of 1 will be immediately replaced.
💡 Hint: Think about the concept of 'second chances' in the algorithm.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a sequence of page requests and ten frames managed by the Clock Algorithm, calculate the number of page faults that occur. Assume frames are initially empty and list each step.
💡 Hint: Track how each request interacts with reference bits.
How would the modified clock algorithm behave significantly differently from the Clock Algorithm in a scenario involving a high number of dirty pages?
💡 Hint: Consider which pages are favored for replacement when faced with mixed types.
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