Practice - Shadow Paging
Practice Questions
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What are the two page tables maintained in shadow paging?
💡 Hint: Think about which table holds the most recent data and which one holds the previous state.
What is the purpose of the Copy-on-Write mechanism in shadow paging?
💡 Hint: Focus on how updating data should not disturb previous information.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary mechanism used in shadow paging for making changes?
💡 Hint: Consider how changes are handled in a way that protects the original data.
True or False: Shadow Paging requires detailed logging of all transactions.
💡 Hint: Focus on the main advantage of this recovery technique.
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Challenge Problems
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Explain how shadow paging would handle a scenario where two transactions occur simultaneously, modifying the same data. Discuss potential outcomes.
💡 Hint: Consider how to ensure that both transactions do not interfere with committed changes.
Evaluate the potential for fragmentation in a database using shadow paging. How can this be managed during routine operations?
💡 Hint: Look into how regular maintenance keeps the database optimized.
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