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Question 256

A user acquired a new workstation and is attempting to open multiple large Excel files simultaneously. The user is not experiencing the expected performance when executing such large requests. Which of the following should a technician do FIRST?

  • A. Increase the swap partition.
  • B. Upgrade the CPU in the workstation.
  • C. Upgrade the power supply in the workstation.
  • D. Upgrade the RAM in the workstation.
Answer:

a

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simon2k
1 year, 2 months ago

D. Upgrade the RAM in the workstation.

esco0710
1 year, 1 month ago

D.
RAM Upgrade: Opening and working with multiple large files, like Excel spreadsheets, primarily consumes RAM (Random Access Memory). Insufficient RAM can lead to performance issues as the system struggles to handle the data load. Upgrading the RAM can provide the additional memory capacity needed to efficiently handle large files and multitasking