FC0-U71 Tech Concepts and Terminology Practice Question
A user notices their computer is running slowly and has many applications open. Which TWO hardware components are most likely to impact the speed at which multiple applications can run simultaneously? (Select TWO).
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Amount of RAM
RAM provides working memory for running programs; more RAM allows more programs to run smoothly. CPU speed and cores affect processing. HDD/SSD affect loading times but not simultaneous execution as directly. GPU is for graphics.
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SSD vs HDD
Why it's wrong here
SSD improves boot/load times but not directly multitasking once programs are in RAM.
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Amount of RAM
Why this is correct
More RAM allows more applications to run concurrently without swapping.
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Hard drive capacity
Why it's wrong here
Capacity affects storage space, not multitasking speed.
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GPU memory
Why it's wrong here
GPU memory primarily affects graphics performance, not general multitasking.
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CPU speed and cores
Why this is correct
CPU processing power impacts multitasking performance.
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