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Computer Fundamentals · Q190

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Q190

What hole will allocates in "Worst-Fit" algorithm of memory management?

A.
It allocates the smaller hole than required memory hole
B.
It allocates the smallest hole from the available memory holes
C.
It allocates the largest hole from the available memory holes
Answer
D.
It allocates the exact same size memory hole

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Worst Fit allocates a process to the partition which is largest sufficient among the freely available partitions available in the main memory. If a large process comes at a later stage, then memory will not have space to accommodate it.