Practice - Managing Virtual Memory Growth
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Practice Questions
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What are the two parts of a virtual address?
💡 Hint: Think about how the address is structured.
What does a valid bit indicate in a page table?
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of having a bit turned on or off.
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What does the valid bit in a page table entry indicate?
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of it being either on or off.
The page table length register (PTLR) is used to manage which aspect of memory?
💡 Hint: Think about memory allocation and how it changes over time.
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How would you restructure a page table system when given a process that has grown to require additional memory? Explain the considerations involved.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you allocate more memory dynamically.
Analyze the benefits and downsides of maintaining a separate page table for every segment when segmenting memory.
💡 Hint: Consider the trade-offs between performance and management effort.
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