Practice Segmentation And Separate Page Tables (12.1.2) - Hierarchical Page Tables
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Segmentation and Separate Page Tables

Practice - Segmentation and Separate Page Tables

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Question 1 Easy

What is segmentation in memory management?

💡 Hint: Think about how programs are structured, like separating code and data.

Question 2 Easy

What is the purpose of hierarchical page tables?

💡 Hint: Consider the term 'hierarchy' as a way to manage complexity.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of hierarchical page tables?

To reduce CPU load
To manage address spaces efficiently
To increase security

💡 Hint: Think of how we access multiple layers of information.

Question 2

True or False: Segmentation allows a program to have multiple logically related segments.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the concept of grouping similar data together.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Consider a computer system with 64-bit logical addressing. Discuss the implications of using a two-level page table vs. a three-level page table.

💡 Hint: Think about how the complexity increases with larger address spaces.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain how a hashed page table would manage memory differently compared to a traditional page table in a scenario where virtual memory exceeds physical limits.

💡 Hint: Consider the balance of memory utilization versus access speed.

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