This FC0-U61 practice question tests your understanding of it concepts and terminology. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
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?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "minimum / minimize"
Why it matters: Asks for the least resource use — fewest addresses, smallest subnet, lowest overhead. Eliminate over-provisioned options even if they would technically work.
System requirements
Checking system requirements ensures the computer can run the program.
Virtualization
Why wrong: Virtualization is about running multiple operating systems, not checking requirements.
File compression
Why wrong: File compression reduces file size, unrelated to program startup.
Encryption
Why wrong: Encryption secures data, not related to program startup.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
System requirements
Why this is correct
Checking system requirements ensures the computer can run the program.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "minimum / minimize" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Virtualization
Why it's wrong here
Virtualization is about running multiple operating systems, not checking requirements.
File compression
Why it's wrong here
File compression reduces file size, unrelated to program startup.
Encryption
Why it's wrong here
Encryption secures data, not related to program startup.
Common exam traps
The trap here is that candidates may 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.
Detailed technical explanation
System requirements are typically published by software vendors and include minimum and recommended specifications. For example, a program might require a 64-bit CPU, 4 GB RAM, and Windows 10 version 1903 or later. Checking these ensures the OS and hardware can provide necessary resources (e.g., memory addressing, instruction set support) before the program loads its executable and dependencies.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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IT Concepts and Terminology — This question tests IT Concepts and Terminology — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: 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.
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
Yes — watch for: "minimum / minimize". Asks for the least resource use — fewest addresses, smallest subnet, lowest overhead. Eliminate over-provisioned options even if they would technically work.
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Last reviewed: Jun 25, 2026
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