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A) Explain the concept of memory management unit as related to Operating systems.

b) First-fit, Best-fit , Worst-fit, and Next-fit are the different schemes/algorithms used to
dynamically allocate memory. Explain each of these algorithms as used in memory
management.
c) Given memory partitions of 100K, 500K, 200K, 300K, and 600K (in order), how would each of
the First-fit, Best-fit, Worst-fit and Next-fit algorithms place processes of 212K, 417K, 112K,
and 426K (in order)?
d) Which algorithm makes the most efficient use of memory?
e) Differentiate between logial and physical address space.


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Answer:

Memory is the faculty of the brain by which data or information is encoded, stored, and retrieved when needed. It is the retention of information over time for the purpose of influencing future action.

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