Practice Hierarchical Page Tables Overview - 12.1.3 | 12. Hierarchical Page Tables | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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12.1.3 - Hierarchical Page Tables Overview

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Question 1

Easy

Define hierarchical page tables in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about the benefits of breaking the table into smaller sections.

Question 2

Easy

What is the primary advantage of using a two-level page table?

💡 Hint: Why are large tables problematic?

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Question 1

What is the benefit of hierarchical page tables?

  • Larger page tables
  • Simplified address calculation
  • Reduced memory consumption
  • Greater lookup time

💡 Hint: Think about why smaller is often better in data management.

Question 2

True or False: A three-level page table is simpler than a two-level page table.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how extra layers change the structure's management.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a 64-bit architecture using a three-level page table system, analyze how many bits might generally be allocated for each level of the page table. Propose a breakdown of bits per table.

💡 Hint: Consider how addressing within the page plays a role in overall allocation.

Question 2

You are developing a new system and must decide between traditional page tables and an inverted page table system. What are the pros and cons of each, specifically in the context of a large number of processes?

💡 Hint: Think about the balance between memory usage and retrieval speed.

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