Practice Symptoms of Thrashing - 6.3.2 | Module 6: Memory Management Strategies II - Virtual Memory | Operating Systems
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does thrashing refer to in computer systems?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about usage of physical memory.

Question 2

Easy

List two symptoms of thrashing.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the performance indicators during program execution.

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Question 1

What condition occurs when the system spends more time paging than executing processes?

  • High CPU Utilization
  • Thrashing
  • High Disk Activity

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what happens when memory isn't adequately managed.

Question 2

True or False: A low CPU utilization during high system load indicates thrashing.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how system performance is impacted.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a system that reduces thrashing in a multi-user environment. What strategies would you recommend?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider user needs and system performance.

Question 2

Analyze a scenario where thrashing is detected. What diagnostic steps would a sysadmin take, and what actions could be implemented to resolve the issue?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about both monitoring and resource management strategies.

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