A system has a physical memory size of 16 GB and a page size of 4 KB. How many physical memory frames are available?

Options

  • A. 2^20 frames
  • B. 2^22 frames
  • C. 2^24 frames
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

B. 2^22 frames

Detailed Explanation

16 GB is 2^34 bytes and 4 KB is 2^12 bytes. Thus, the number of frames is 2^(34-12) = 2^22.

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