Practice - Swapping: A Basic Memory Extension Technique
Practice Questions
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Define swapping in the context of operating systems.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when memory is full.
What does the medium-term scheduler do?
💡 Hint: Consider the activity level of processes.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of swapping in operating systems?
💡 Hint: Consider the management of inactive processes.
True or False: Swapping can lead to thrashing.
💡 Hint: Look at the efficiency of process management.
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Challenge Problems
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Describe how the operating system can mitigate the impact of thrashing on performance in a multi-user environment.
💡 Hint: Consider how process behavior impacts memory handling.
Design a simple simulation of an OS that manages memory through swapping. Include how processes are selected for swapping.
💡 Hint: Focus on practical implementation; think about the key attributes you would track.
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