Static Multiprogramming

Static multiprogramming is a memory management technique in which the main memory is divided into fixed-sized partitions.

This allows the operating system to control the allocation of memory to processes, and to prevent processes from interfering with each other. However, static multiprogramming can lead to fragmentation, where unused memory is left in partitions that are too small to be used by any process.

Questions

• What is static multiprogramming?
• How does static multiprogramming work?
• What are the advantages of static multiprogramming?
• What are the disadvantages of static multiprogramming?

Answers

• Static multiprogramming is a memory management technique in which the main memory is divided into fixed-sized partitions.
• The operating system allocates memory to processes by placing them in partitions that are the right size. This prevents processes from interfering with each other.
• The advantages of static multiprogramming include predictable memory allocation, no external fragmentation, and good performance for batch processing.
• The disadvantages of static multiprogramming include internal fragmentation, limitation on the degree of multiprogramming, and inflexibility.