Practice Page Faults and Memory Management - 9.1.6 | 9. Basics of Virtual Memory and Address Translation | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What is virtual memory?

💡 Hint: Think about memory space management.

Question 2

Easy

What occurs during a page fault?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens with accessing memory.

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Question 1

What is the maximum virtual address space of a 32-bit processor?

  • 2GB
  • 4GB
  • 8GB
  • 1GB

💡 Hint: Think about how bits translate to memory size.

Question 2

True or False: A page fault always indicates a software error.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of the memory management system.

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Question 1

If a 32-bit system has 1 GB of physical memory, how would you design an optimal page replacement algorithm to minimize page faults?

💡 Hint: Think about the historical access patterns of memory.

Question 2

Discuss the implications of increasing virtual memory size to 64 bits. What changes in performance and accessibility might occur?

💡 Hint: Consider the trade-offs between space and complexity.

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