Practice Three-level Page Table Discussion (12.1.5) - Hierarchical Page Tables
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Three-Level Page Table Discussion

Practice - Three-Level Page Table Discussion

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Question 1 Easy

What is the main purpose of hierarchical page tables?

💡 Hint: Think about the efficiency in managing large address spaces.

Question 2 Easy

Define a two-level page table.

💡 Hint: Consider how addresses are organized.

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Question 1

What is a hashed page table?

A table that uses conventional numbering
A table using hash functions for fast access
A table for physical memory only

💡 Hint: Think about how hashing helps with memory management.

Question 2

True or False: In a two-level page table, the page number is split into three parts.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall how page numbers are structured in different levels.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a 64-bit address space with a page size of 4KB, calculate how many entries would a three-level page table ideally contain if all pages are used.

💡 Hint: Break down the calculations stepwise for better clarity.

Challenge 2 Hard

Compare the time complexity of accessing memory in a traditional page table versus a hashed page table.

💡 Hint: Think about how direct addressing simplifies access.

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