What happens when a required page-number translation is not found in the TLB?

Options

  • A. TLB hit occurs
  • B. TLB miss occurs
  • C. The CPU is permanently stopped
  • D. The page is necessarily removed from disk
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

B. TLB miss occurs

Detailed Explanation

When the required translation is absent from the TLB, a TLB miss occurs and the page table must be consulted to obtain the translation.