Practice Segmentation: Variable-sized Blocks (6.1.4) - Advanced Microprocessor Architectures
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Segmentation: Variable-Sized Blocks

Practice - Segmentation: Variable-Sized Blocks

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Question 1 Easy

What does segmentation in memory management refer to?

💡 Hint: Think about how programs are structured.

Question 2 Easy

What is stored in the Segment Table?

💡 Hint: Consider what information is crucial for managing segments.

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Question 1

What is segmentation in computer memory management?

A method to divide memory into fixed-sized blocks.
A method to divide memory into variable-sized blocks.
A method that combines both fixed and variable sizes.

💡 Hint: How does it differ from other methods?

Question 2

True or False: A segmentation fault occurs when a program accesses memory outside its allocated segment.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how memory protection is enforced.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a program with an allocation of three segments. Define their sizes and explain how segmentation benefits memory utilization in this scenario.

💡 Hint: Consider how program structure affects segment requirements.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze a scenario where segmentation can lead to fragmentation. Propose a solution to minimize this issue.

💡 Hint: Think about how segments are arranged in memory.

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