Practice Fixed Allocation Scheme - 21.3.3 | 21. Page Frame Allocation and Thrashing | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What does equal allocation mean?

💡 Hint: Consider how frames are distributed among multiple processes.

Question 2

Easy

What is thrashing?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when there are not enough frames for a process.

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Question 1

What is the main disadvantage of the equal allocation method?

  • Fairness among processes
  • Performance issues for larger processes
  • Simplicity in allocation

💡 Hint: Think about how larger programs use more memory.

Question 2

True or False: Proportional allocation guarantees perfect performance.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what other factors affect performance.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given 200 frames and 4 processes needing 20, 50, 80, and 100 pages respectively, how would you distribute them using the proportional method?

💡 Hint: Use the proportional allocation formula.

Question 2

Propose a strategy for reallocating frames dynamically between processes during execution.

💡 Hint: Consider how frequently processes access certain frames.

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