Practice - Swap-Space Management
Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of swap space?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when RAM is full.
Define 'page out.'
💡 Hint: It involves data eviction.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does swap space primarily serve as?
💡 Hint: Think about its function in the system.
True or False: A swap file is faster than a swap partition.
💡 Hint: Consider the characteristics of both types.
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Challenge Problems
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If a system has 32GB of RAM and experiences thrashing due to excessive paging, what strategies can be employed to alleviate this issue?
💡 Hint: Think about balancing load and memory use.
Given current system load, explain how to determine the most appropriate swap space size and justify your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Think about what workloads typically utilize memory the most.
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