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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
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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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
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 Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
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.
Question 2
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.
Challenge and get performance evaluation