Practice - Counting-based Algorithms
Practice Questions
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Explain what the LFU algorithm does.
💡 Hint: Think of which page is accessed the fewest times.
What is the main principle behind MFU?
💡 Hint: Consider how frequently each page is accessed.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What does the LFU algorithm primarily consider for making replacements?
💡 Hint: Think about what 'LFU' stands for.
True or False: The MFU algorithm is often more effective than LFU in all situations.
💡 Hint: Consider the usability of both algorithms.
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Challenge Problems
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Imagine a system where the access pattern is completely randomized. Propose how LFU would perform in this situation. Provide an explanation.
💡 Hint: Think about how a random pattern impacts frequency counts.
Evaluate a workload scenario where pages have a predictable temporal locality. Compare how LFU vs. MFU would perform.
💡 Hint: Consider how predictable patterns align with each algorithm's strengths.
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