Practice Extension with Dirty Bit - 19.5.1 | 19. Approximate LRU Implementation | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What is a reference bit?

💡 Hint: Think about the state of the page.

Question 2

Easy

What happens to the reference bits at regular time intervals?

💡 Hint: It has to do with tracking usage over time.

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Question 1

What does a reference bit signify?

  • It indicates if a page is dirty
  • It shows if a page was accessed
  • It points to next page

💡 Hint: Look for what the bit tracks regarding usage.

Question 2

T/F: A dirty page must be written back to the disk before replacement.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what it means for a page to be modified.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a sequence of page accesses (1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5), analyze this using both Approximate LRU and the Clock Algorithm with 3 page frames, detailing each replacement and outcome.

💡 Hint: Keep track of each page frame and note down hits and misses.

Question 2

Explain how increasing the number of page frames can lead to Belady's anomaly using a practical example of two different frame setups and compare the resulting page faults.

💡 Hint: Consider what pages get replaced in your examples.

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