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FC0-U71 Practice Question: That a program does not start when double-clicking
A user reports that a program does not start when double-clicking. The technician checks that the computer meets the minimum requirements. Which concept is being applied?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers confuse 'system requirements' with broader IT concepts like virtualization or encryption, but the question specifically asks which concept is applied when verifying hardware/software compatibility for program execution.
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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.
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System requirements
System requirements define the minimum hardware and software specifications needed for a program to run correctly. By checking that the computer meets these requirements, the technician is verifying compatibility before troubleshooting other issues. This directly applies the concept of system requirements, which include CPU speed, RAM, disk space, and OS version.
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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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System requirements
Why this is correct
Verifying the machine meets the minimum hardware, memory and OS thresholds applies the concept of system requirements, which define what a program needs to run. The technician is confirming those published prerequisites before investigating other causes.
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Virtualization
Why it's wrong here
Virtualization is about running multiple operating systems, not checking requirements.
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File compression
Why it's wrong here
Compression reduces file size for storage or transfer and does not govern whether a program executes. It is tempting because compressed installers must be extracted before use, but the technician verified hardware and OS minimums, which is compatibility checking, not decompression.
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Encryption
Why it's wrong here
Encryption protects data confidentiality and has no bearing on whether an application launches. It is tempting because encryption is a core security concept, and it would be the answer if the question concerned protecting files or network traffic rather than diagnosing startup failure against minimum requirements.
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