engineering computer science MCQ #32

In a virtual memory system, what is the purpose of the 'page table'?

engineering computer science MCQ #32

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In a virtual memory system, what is the purpose of the 'page table'?

    • A) To store the page frames in main memory
    • B) To store the mapping of virtual to physical addresses
    • C) To store the page replacement policy
    • D) To store the page fault handler

    Answer: To store the mapping of virtual to physical addresses

    Explanation: The page table stores the mapping of virtual pages to physical page frames, enabling the translation of virtual to physical addresses.