Practice - Page Frame Allocation and Thrashing
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Practice Questions
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What is thrashing?
💡 Hint: Think about the relation between page faults and execution time.
Define fixed allocation.
💡 Hint: Consider how memory is distributed equally.
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What does thrashing refer to?
💡 Hint: Relate the concept to memory management.
True or False: Fixed allocation is the same as proportional allocation.
💡 Hint: Think about how resources are divided between processes.
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If a system has 200 page frames and runs 10 processes, with process sizes ranging from 10 to 50 frames, determine how to allocate the frames effectively to minimize thrashing.
💡 Hint: Consider how to balance the total allocation based on the sizes.
A system is experiencing high thrashing rates. Discuss strategies the operating system might employ to reduce this behavior.
💡 Hint: Think about prioritization and resource management.
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