The optimal page replacement algorithm will select the page that
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The optimal page replacement algorithm will select the page that
- A.
Has not been used for the longest time in the past.
- B.
Will not be used for the longest time in the future.
- C.
Has been used least number of times.
- D.
Has been used most number of times.
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Correct answer: B
The optimal page replacement algorithm, known as OPT or MIN, selects the page that will not be needed for the longest duration in the future. This theoretical approach minimizes total page faults by predicting future usage rather than relying on past access patterns like LRU.
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