Practice Advantages and Disadvantages - 12.3.2 | 12. Hierarchical Page Tables | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What is the purpose of a page table?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when virtual memory is accessed.

Question 2

Easy

Name one advantage of hierarchical page tables.

💡 Hint: Consider how they structure the information.

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Question 1

What is a benefit of using hierarchical page tables?

  • Larger table size
  • Reduced access time
  • Decreased memory overhead

💡 Hint: Consider what occurs when using multiple levels.

Question 2

True or False: Inverted page tables increase memory needed for page tables.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how they store information.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider a system where you have a choice between using a hashed page table versus a hierarchical page table. Discuss reasoning for each choice.

💡 Hint: Consider how speed versus memory usage affects system performance.

Question 2

How do inverted page tables improve the memory footprint, and what trade-offs do they present?

💡 Hint: Think about what makes tracking all physical pages different from tracking virtual pages.

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