Question

The linear address is calculated by

(a) effective address + segment base address

(b) effective address – segment base address

(c) effective address + physical address

(d) effective address – physical address

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Answer 1

Right option is (a) effective address + segment base address

The explanation: The effective address(offset) is added with segment base address to calculate linear address.