The essential content(s) in each entry of a page table is / are?
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The essential content(s) in each entry of a page table is / are?
- A.
Virtual page number
- B.
Page frame number
- C.
Both virtual page number and page frame number
- D.
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Correct answer: B
A page table entry maps a virtual page to a physical frame. The Virtual Page Number is implicit via the entry's index, not stored inside it. Consequently, the essential content within the entry is the Page Frame Number, which defines the physical location.
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