Practice - Virtual Memory
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of virtual memory?
💡 Hint: Think about how programs can operate with larger memory requirements.
What does a page table do?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of a table in translating addresses.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is virtual memory mainly used for?
💡 Hint: Consider how applications grow over time.
True or False: Page faults lead to improved system performance.
💡 Hint: Think about the consequences of memory misses.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze the impact of page sizes on virtual memory efficiency. How does increasing page size affect page fault rates?
💡 Hint: Consider the trade-offs of memory utilization.
Propose an architectural enhancement to a virtual memory system that minimizes the effects of thrashing. Include specific algorithms or hardware components.
💡 Hint: Think about enhancing both software algorithms and hardware capabilities.
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