Practice Comparison of Frames - 20.1.3 | 20. Belady's Anomaly | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Question 1

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What is Belady's anomaly?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to page faults with more frames.

Question 2

Easy

Name two page replacement algorithms.

💡 Hint: Consider popular algorithms used in operating systems.

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Question 1

What is Belady's anomaly?

  • Increased memory
  • Increased page faults with more frames
  • Decreased page faults

💡 Hint: Think about how frames relate to page faults.

Question 2

True or False: LRU algorithm can experience Belady's anomaly.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the nature of how LRU keeps track of page usage.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a reference string, calculate the page faults with 3 and 4 frames. Explain how the results illustrate Belady's anomaly.

💡 Hint: Track each page reference and keep note of hits and misses.

Question 2

Propose a modified version of the LRU algorithm that could potentially enhance frame efficiency.

💡 Hint: Think about how future access might affect current page decisions.

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