IT2105

Instructions: Analyze the illustrations and answer the

corresponding questions for each. Use 3-5 sentences in
answering. (6 items x 5 points)

Part I: Fixed Partitioning Part II: Dynamic Partitioning

Figure 2. A sequence of memory allocation of four processes,

implementing the dynamic partitioning technique – 64MB memory.

Questions:
Figure 1. An illustration of fixed partitioning with an (a) equal and (b)
unequal sized memory partitions – 64MB memory.
Questions:
1. Which partitioning setup could possibly reduce
internal fragmentation and how?
2. Based on the two partitioning setup above, would
you recommend the implementation of the fixed
partitioning technique in developing automated
machines? Why or why not?
3. In your perspective, what are the possible
downside of utilizing an equally sized memory
partitions? Rationalize your answer.
4. What do you think is the possible reason why
Process 2 was pulled/swapped out (e) of the
memory?
5. When Process 1 finishes the execution (g) and
Process 2 is swapped back in the memory (h),
what possible condition or phenomenon can
occur within the memory? Rationalize your
answer.
6. If you are to develop a file management system,
would you suggest the implementation of the
dynamic partitioning technique in memory
management? Why or why not?

Grading Rubric:
Criteria Performance Indicator Points
Content Correct ideas, concepts, and/or 3
examples were included.
Organization The presentation of idea was 2
generally organized.
TOTAL 5

Maming, Jameson M.
BSIT303
Part I: Fixed Partitioning
1. The operating system encounters an undesirable problem known as fragmentation when processes are loaded
and unloaded from memory. Additionally, the available RAM is fragmented. Using a dynamic partitioning
strategy can help reduce internal fragmentation throughout the partitioning process. as protocols manifest. Since
no fixed-size partition is being employed, there is internal fragmentation. The memory management fixed
partition system has two types of fragmentation: internal and external.

2. Yes, given that the flaw in automated machines is immediately detectable, I may recommend using fixed
partitioning in theses platting up. In addition, it is quite simple to use.

3. The disadvantage of equal size partitioning is

a) Wastage of space that will cause fragmentation both internally and outside
b) With these partitioning methods, the maximum number of processes that may be put into memory will be
lower.

Part II: Dynamic Partitioning

4. The memory-containing Process 2 is taken out of memory and then put back into memory. The explanation for
this
that CPU and I/O time are necessities for all processes. The process exits and enters a wait state when it needs
input/output time.
improve the system's performance. For this reason, process P2 is removed from the I/O operations
memory, and it is pushed there following the completion of I/O once more.

5. Process 1 is removed from memory after it has completed running, however Process 2 remains in memory.
This results in the formation of several non-continuous holes. External fragmentation occurs when a 10M process
tries to push into memory and finds no continuous space in the last generated memory.

6. Yes, since dynamic partitioning outperforms static partitioning in terms of system performance. Static
partitioning uses fixed-size blocks; the large-size partition is the maximum process size maintained in memory.
More room is lost as a result. Any size process can be maintained in memory by using dynamic partitioning, and
non-contiguous storage of the process can be achieved by utilizing paging, segmentation, and indexing
techniques in dynamic partitioning.
Recall.

Maming, Jameson M.
BSIT303