Moodle Tasks 1
TOTAL : 40 MARKS
1. Explain the fundamental differences between internal fragmentation and external
fragmentation. For each of these four memory management systems (single user,
fixed, dynamic, and relocatable dynamic), identify which one causes each type of
fragmentation. 10 MARKS
2. Which type of fragmentation is reduced by compaction? Explain your answer.
3. How often should relocation be performed? Explain your answer.
5 MARKS
5 MARKS
4. Imagine an operating system that does not perform memory deallocation. Name at
least three unfortunate outcomes that would result and explain your answer. 8 MARKS
5. Compare and contrast a fixed partition system and a dynamic partition system.
6 MARKS
6. Compare and contrast a dynamic partition system and a relocatable dynamic
partition system.
6 MARKS