What does the segment limit specify in a segmentation system?

Options

  • A. The starting physical address of the segment
  • B. The number of segments in memory
  • C. The length or size of the segment
  • D. The location of the segment table
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

C. The length or size of the segment

Detailed Explanation

The segment limit specifies the length or size of the corresponding segment and is used to check whether an offset is valid.