Practice Swapping: A Basic Memory Extension Technique - 5.1.3 | Module 5: Memory Management Strategies I - Comprehensive Foundations | Operating Systems
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5.1.3 - Swapping: A Basic Memory Extension Technique

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

Define swapping in the context of operating systems.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what happens when memory is full.

Question 2

Easy

What does the medium-term scheduler do?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the activity level of processes.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What is the main purpose of swapping in operating systems?

  • To increase the size of physical memory
  • To allow more concurrent processes
  • To create more physical memory slots

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the management of inactive processes.

Question 2

True or False: Swapping can lead to thrashing.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look at the efficiency of process management.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Describe how the operating system can mitigate the impact of thrashing on performance in a multi-user environment.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how process behavior impacts memory handling.

Question 2

Design a simple simulation of an OS that manages memory through swapping. Include how processes are selected for swapping.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on practical implementation; think about the key attributes you would track.

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