Practice Priority-based Scheme In Frame Allocation (21.4.3) - Page Frame Allocation and Thrashing
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Priority-Based Scheme in Frame Allocation

Practice - Priority-Based Scheme in Frame Allocation

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Question 1 Easy

What is fixed allocation?

💡 Hint: Think about equal distribution.

Question 2 Easy

Define thrashing.

💡 Hint: Consider the problems of memory management.

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Question 1

What does fixed allocation mean?

Equal allocation of frames to processes
Dynamic allocation based on process needs
Allocation based only on priority

💡 Hint: Think of uniform distribution.

Question 2

True or False: Thrashing occurs when processes have too many frames allocated.

True
False

💡 Hint: Look at what thrashing entails.

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Challenge 1 Hard

You have three processes with respective memory needs of 10, 20, and 30 frames, and 100 frames are available. Formulate a proportional allocation strategy.

💡 Hint: Start by calculating the total needs of the processes.

Challenge 2 Hard

A system experiences thrashing due to many low-priority processes hindering performance. Suggest a resolution method.

💡 Hint: Think about managing process priorities effectively.

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