Practice Possible And Impossible Cases (14.3.3) - Page Faults - Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Question 1 Easy

What happens when a page fault occurs?

💡 Hint: Think about what the OS does when a program can’t find its data.

Question 2 Easy

Define a valid reference in the context of page faults.

💡 Hint: Consider the limits of memory that a process can access.

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Question 1

What occurs during a page fault?

The program aborts
The operating system retrieves data
Nothing happens

💡 Hint: Remember the role of the OS in managing memory.

Question 2

True or False: An invalid reference can be due to accessing memory outside the process address space.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what an invalid reference signifies.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a scenario where there is continuous page faulting due to poor allocation, analyze its impact on system performance and suggest potential solutions.

💡 Hint: Consider how frequent access to disk affects performance.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a page table structure that includes valid bits, dirty bits, and access control within an operating system's memory management routine.

💡 Hint: Think about how access control can enhance security alongside performance.

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