Practice Page Fault Analysis (19.6) - Approximate LRU Implementation - Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of the reference bit in the approximate LRU algorithm?

💡 Hint: Think about what determines whether a page should be replaced.

Question 2 Easy

Define Belady's anomaly in your own words.

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of increasing memory.

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Question 1

What does a reference bit signify in page replacement algorithms?

It shows if a page is dirty
It indicates if a page has been recently used
It measures the page size

💡 Hint: Think about the page’s history.

Question 2

True or False: The sampled LRU uses a single bit for page replacement decisions.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what extra information is stored.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a reference string of page accesses along with the number of frames, simulate the approximate LRU and calculate the number of page faults. Explain the results.

💡 Hint: Keep an organized table of page references and their bits.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the implications of Belady's anomaly in a real-world system. What can designers do to mitigate this problem?

💡 Hint: Think about how knowing future references could improve memory management.

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