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What is virtual memory?
Think about memory limitations.
What is a page fault?
It usually leads to a delay.
What is the primary role of virtual memory?
Consider how memory is managed.
True or False: Page faults are beneficial for system performance.
Think about the consequences of accessing non-existent memory.
A computer's main memory is 2GB in size, but a program wants to allocate 4GB of memory. Explain how virtual memory can be used to address this issue and discuss potential impacts on performance.
Think about memory allocation strategies and limitations.
Analyze a situation where a system experiences thrashing due to insufficient physical memory allocated to processes. Suggest a comprehensive approach to resolve this issue.
Consider both immediate and long-term solutions.
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