Practice Summary of Memory Sub-system Organization - 22.1 | 22. Summary of Memory Sub-system Organization | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Question 1

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What is virtual memory?

💡 Hint: Think about memory limitations.

Question 2

Easy

What is a page fault?

💡 Hint: It usually leads to a delay.

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Question 1

What is the primary role of virtual memory?

  • To speed up CPU processes
  • To manage disk storage
  • To extend memory capacity

💡 Hint: Consider how memory is managed.

Question 2

True or False: Page faults are beneficial for system performance.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the consequences of accessing non-existent memory.

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Question 1

A computer's main memory is 2GB in size, but a program wants to allocate 4GB of memory. Explain how virtual memory can be used to address this issue and discuss potential impacts on performance.

💡 Hint: Think about memory allocation strategies and limitations.

Question 2

Analyze a situation where a system experiences thrashing due to insufficient physical memory allocated to processes. Suggest a comprehensive approach to resolve this issue.

💡 Hint: Consider both immediate and long-term solutions.

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