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A multilevel page table is preferred in comparison to a single level page table for translating virtual address to physical address because :

  • A.it reduces the memory access time to read or write a memory location
  • B.it helps to reduce the size of page table needed to implement the virtual address space of a process
  • C.it is required by the translation look aside buffer
  • D.it helps to reduce the number of page faults in page replacement algorithms

Answer: B

Correct answer: it helps to reduce the size of page table needed to implement the virtual address space of a process

A single-level table needs an entry for every page whether or not it is used, which for a large address space is enormous. A multilevel table pages the table itself, so only the parts actually in use need exist. It does not make access faster - each level is another memory reference.

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