Intermediate
Computer Architecture & Organization
Q60 / 100
What is the role of the "memory management unit" (MMU)?
Correct! Well done.
Incorrect.
The correct answer is A) Hardware that translates virtual memory addresses used by programs into physical memory addresses, and enforces memory protection between processes
A
Correct Answer
Hardware that translates virtual memory addresses used by programs into physical memory addresses, and enforces memory protection between processes
Explanation
The MMU enables virtual memory by translating addresses via page tables, and provides isolation between processes by preventing one process from accessing another's memory without permission.
Progress
60/100