Practice Memory Protection - 1.4.2 | Module 1: Introduction to Operating Systems | Operating Systems
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does the base register do?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what 'base' indicates in terms of starting points.

Question 2

Easy

What happens when a program tries to access memory outside its limit?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what happens during an error.

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Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is memory protection?

  • A way to increase memory
  • A mechanism to isolate processes
  • A type of hardware error

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about its purpose in an operating system.

Question 2

True or False: The limit register defines the starting address of allocated memory.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall what each register indicates.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Describe a scenario in a multitasking environment where lack of memory protection could lead to system failure.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the effects of corruption in shared resources.

Question 2

How might the implementation of paging and segmentation improve the performance of an operating system compared to simple segmentation?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how memory allocation changes with each method.

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