Part I

1. If you are to add a new 10MB process in the memory, where could it possibly be added and why? (5
points)

➤ Base on my understanding, you cannot add a new 10MB process in the memory because there is no
space in memory. If you put the 10Mb while there is no space, it will external fragmentation. I think you
can add new 10MB if the other processing is done.

2. What could be the size of the free block just before it was partitioned by X? Rationalize your answer. (5
points)

➤ The size of the free block before it was partitioned by X is 8MB because there is a 1MB space in the
left of X and there is a 5MB space in the right so if you add the 2MB, which is the size of X, it will become
8MB.

3. Would you suggest the provisioning of virtual memory in this configuration? Why or why not? (5
points)

➤Yes, because the size of the memory is small that is why others cannot be put in the processing. If you
provision of virtual memory in this configuration, it can handle a multiple processing and it can process
while the memory is overload.

4. Is it possible to add a new 7MB process using the first-fit placement algorithm without swapping out
any process? Why or why not? (5 points)

➤ It is possible to add new 7MB process using the first-fit placement algorithm without swapping out
any process because there is 8MB space memory in the configuration. First fit algorithm focuses on
where the specific process can be fitted in the remaining space of memory.

Part II

1. Explain the operation and management of the following virtual memory. Search for relevant studies
and literatures that would support your answer. Properly cite your references. (10 points x 2 items)
Linux Virtual Memory

The Linux virtual memory is utilizing a circle as an augmentation of RAM with the goal that the powerful
size of usable memory develops correspondingly. The bit will compose the substance of a right now
unused square of memory to the hard plate so the memory can be utilized for another reason. At the
point when the first substance is required once more, they are added back to memory. This is totally
made totally straightforward to the client; programs running under Linux just see the bigger measure of
memory accessible and don't see that pieces of them live on the plate every once in a while. The
perusing and composing the hard circle are slower (on the request for multiple times. slower) than
utilizing genuine memory, so the projects don't run as quick. The piece of the hard circle that is utilized
as virtual memory is known as the trade space. Linux can utilize either an ordinary record in the
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➤ Windows Virtual Memory

The Windows virtual memory is generally simple, yet to a great extent pointless. Windows will, naturally,
change virtual memory on the fly dependent on your necessities and your introduced RAM. It attempts
to set itself to what it anticipates that you should require dependent on your Introduced RAM and it will
change itself assuming your utilization spikes. This can prompt it self-acclimating to wind up taking a lot
of room in the event that you are presently running a lot of RAMS (for instance al framework with 8GB of
RAM will regularly default to 8GB of virtual memory and can develop as extensive as 16GB). A few clients
will change the virtual memory settings to lessen space being utilized by their OS on their hard drive or
strong state drive since they believe they have adequate RAM to never require the virtual memory
element of their OS.

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2. Then, answer the following items based on your research. (4 items x 5 points)

a. Between the operation and management of Linux and Windows virtual memory, which do you
think is less complex and why?

For me, the less complex between Linux and Windows virtual memory is, the Windows virtual memory
because in Windows, it will automatically adjust to the needs of your memory. In Linux virtual memory,
there is a lot of process before

b. Were you able to find similarities between Linux and Windows virtual memory?
Based on what I’ve understand and what I’ve researched, my answer is

Yes because both Linux and Windows memory management systems distribute the process virtual
address space in a similar manner. By using paging. Windows on 32bit systems will have access up to a
4GB of standalone logical address space and physical memory. They have the same goal which is to use
the memory. The only difference of the Linux and Windows is, the Windows is used more by beginners
and everyday computer user, while Linux is used more by advance users and is dubbed the hackers
operating system.

c. What are the possible drawbacks of not implementing virtual memory?

The possible feature may happen if there is no virtual memory in the computer is, the memory will be
filled immediately because of lack of memory space. Also, you cannot download application anymore
once the memory is full.

d. If you are to design a memory management system, would you incorporate virtual memory into
your design? Why or why not?

Absolutely, yes because definitely because I need to control the or expand the space in my memory
management system. Also, virtual memory helps the memory management system to be able to
compensate shortages of physical memory by transferring pages of data from random access memory to
disk storage.