Practice - Contiguous Memory Allocation - Simple Structures, Complex Problems
Practice Questions
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What is contiguous memory allocation?
💡 Hint: Think about how processes access memory.
What does internal fragmentation refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider the unused space after a process is loaded.
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What is a major drawback of fixed-partition allocation?
💡 Hint: Think about how fixed sizes impact memory usage.
True or False: Variable-partition allocation completely eliminates fragmentation.
💡 Hint: Think about how memory allocation strategies work.
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Challenge Problems
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Suppose a fixed-partition memory allocation system has 4 partitions (8MB, 10MB, 12MB, and 14MB). If three processes request 9MB, 5MB, and 10MB, respectively, determine which processes can execute and how much memory is wasted due to fragmentation.
💡 Hint: Think about how each process fits into the partitions available.
A dynamic memory allocation system with variable partitions has processes arriving that require 3MB, 7MB, and 11MB in that order. If the memory starts as a single block of 30MB, how would fragmentation affect future allocations if a process requiring 5MB arrives later and one of the 11MB processes exits?
💡 Hint: Consider the state of memory after each allocation.
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