Which data structure is commonly associated with the implementation of the Clock page replacement algorithm?

Options

  • A. Stack
  • B. Circular list
  • C. Binary tree
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

B. Circular list

Detailed Explanation

Explanation: The Clock algorithm commonly represents page frames as a circular list with a pointer, or clock hand. It checks the reference bit of each page and moves around the circle until it finds a suitable page for replacement.