Paging and Segmentation MCQs

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1 1. Fundamental Concepts of Paging

3 points
  • Definition
    Paging: A memory management scheme that eliminates the need for contiguous allocation of physical memory by dividing logical memory into fixed-size blocks called pages and physical memory into blocks called frames.
  • Fact
    Page and Frame Size: In a paged system, the size of a logical page must be exactly equal to the size of a physical frame to ensure seamless mapping between logical and physical address spaces.
  • Theory
    Internal Fragmentation: Paging eliminates external fragmentation but introduces internal fragmentation, as the last page of a process may not be fully filled, leaving unused space within the allocated frame.
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What is the primary benefit of using a hashed page table?
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What is the main challenge of implementing Least Recently Used (LRU) page replacement?
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In a paged memory system, what is the 'offset' used for?
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Which page replacement algorithm replaces the page that will not be used for the longest period of time?
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What is the function of the 'valid-invalid' bit in a page table?
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Which data structure is used to store page table entries in a multi-level paging scheme?
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What is the primary cause of external fragmentation in segmented memory?
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What is the purpose of the 'dirty bit' in a page table entry?
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Which page replacement algorithm suffers from Belady's Anomaly?
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In a paged system, what is the size of a page compared to a frame?
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Paging and Segmentation MCQs: Preparation Strategy & Exam Blueprint

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