How is the physical address obtained in basic segmentation when the offset is valid?
Options
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A.
Physical address = Segment Base + Offset
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B.
Physical address = Segment Limit + Offset
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C.
Physical address = Segment Base × Offset
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D.
Physical address = Segment Base − Offset
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E.
None of the above
Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)
A.
Physical address = Segment Base + Offset
Detailed Explanation
For a valid offset, the hardware adds the segment base to the offset to obtain the physical address.
