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Describe the difference between external and internal fragmentation. Indicate which of the two are most likely to be an issues on a) a simple memory memory...

Describe the difference between external and internal fragmentation. Indicate which of
the two are most likely to be an issues on a) a simple memory memory management machine
using base limit registers and static partitioning, and b) a similar machine using dynamic
partitioning.

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Faith
External fragmentation refers to fragmentation (any unused space inside the partition is wasted) outside
of individual partitions, while internal fragmentation refers to that of the inside of partitions. In situation a, internal fragmentation is likely to be an issue, and in situation b, external fragmentation is likely to be an issue.
Titany answered the question on April 26, 2022 at 11:59

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