Which of the following is true about the page table?
AThe page table contains the data of each process.
BThe page table maps virtual addresses to physical addresses.
CThe page table is used only in non-paging systems.
DThe page table stores the instructions for memory management.
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Correct answer: (B) The page table maps virtual addresses to physical addresses.
Explanation
A page table holds, for each page of a process, the frame number in physical memory, so it translates virtual (logical) addresses into physical addresses. It holds no process data or instructions.