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FC0-U71 Practice Question: A technician is configuring a new computer for a…
A technician is configuring a new computer for a graphic designer who needs to process large images. Which hardware component should be upgraded to improve performance?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often assume the CPU is always the performance bottleneck, but for large file manipulation, RAM capacity is the critical factor because insufficient memory forces the system to use slow virtual memory.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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RAM
Processing large images requires storing and rapidly accessing massive amounts of temporary data. RAM provides the workspace for active files; upgrading it allows the system to hold more image data in memory, reducing reliance on slower storage and preventing performance bottlenecks during editing.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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RAM
Why this is correct
More RAM allows the system to hold large images in memory, reducing reliance on slower disk storage.
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CPU
Why it's wrong here
CPU speed affects processing, but large image files require more memory to be loaded simultaneously.
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Monitor
Why it's wrong here
Monitor resolution affects display quality, not processing performance.
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Hard drive
Why it's wrong here
Hard drive speed affects load times, but does not directly improve processing of large images.
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