Which of the following statements is false?
2001
Which of the following statements is false?
- A.
Virtual memory implements the translation of a program’s address space into physical memory address space
- B.
Virtual memory allows each program to exceed the size of the primary memory
- C.
Virtual memory increases the degree of multiprogramming
- D.
Virtual memory reduces the context switching overhead
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Correct answer: D
Virtual memory provides benefits like address translation and isolation, making statement A true. However, it introduces overhead through page table management and TLB flushes during context switches. Therefore, the claim that it reduces context switching overhead is incorrect, making option D the false statement.
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