Free memory blocks are 100 KB, 500 KB, 200 KB, 300 KB and 600 KB. A process requires 212 KB. Which block will Best Fit allocate to the process?
Options
- A. 100 KB
- B. 200 KB
- C. 300 KB
- D. More than one of the above
- E. None of the above
Quiz Practice:
C. 300 KB
Explanation: Best Fit selects the smallest available block that is large enough for the process. For a 212 KB process, the suitable blocks are 500 KB, 300 KB and 600 KB. The smallest suitable block is 300 KB. Therefore, 300 KB is selected.