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    Question

    What is the purpose of a "Page Table" in virtual memory

    systems?
    A To store the contents of the cache Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B To map virtual addresses to physical addresses Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C To manage the disk space for paging Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D To control access permissions for processes Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E none of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    To map virtual addresses to physical addresses. A page table is a data structure used by virtual memory systems to map virtual addresses to physical addresses. It enables the operating system to manage the translation of memory addresses, allowing processes to use virtual memory without needing to know the physical memory layout.

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