Free memory blocks are 100 KB, 500 KB, 200 KB, 300 KB and 600 KB. A process requires 212 KB. Which block will Worst Fit allocate to the process?
Options
- A. 300 KB
- B. 500 KB
- C. 600 KB
- D. More than one of the above
- E. None of the above
Quiz Practice:
C. 600 KB
Explanation: Worst Fit chooses the largest available block that can accommodate the process. Among 500 KB, 300 KB and 600 KB, the largest is 600 KB. Therefore, the 600 KB block is selected.