Beginner Operating Systems
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What is segmentation in memory management?

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The correct answer is B) Dividing a program's address space into variable-size logical segments (code, stack, heap, data)

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Correct Answer

Dividing a program's address space into variable-size logical segments (code, stack, heap, data)

Explanation

Segmentation maps logical segments to physical memory. It causes external fragmentation. Combined with paging (segmented paging) is used in x86 protected mode.

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