SK0-005 troubleshooting Practice Question
Exhibit
Total Physical Memory: 16,384 MB Available Physical Memory: 1,024 MB Total Virtual Memory: 32,768 MB Available Virtual Memory: 2,048 MB Page File Space: 16,384 MB
Refer to the exhibit. A server is running slowly. Based on the memory statistics, what is the MOST likely issue?
Answer choices
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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Insufficient physical memory
With only 1 GB of available physical memory out of 16 GB, the server is heavily dependent on paging, leading to slow performance.
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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Memory leak in an application
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. While a memory leak could cause high usage, the exhibit does not indicate a specific application; the most direct interpretation is insufficient memory.
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Virtual memory is misconfigured
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Virtual memory settings appear normal; the issue is lack of physical memory, not a configuration problem.
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Insufficient physical memory
Why this is correct
Correct. Only 1 GB available indicates physical memory is nearly exhausted, causing excessive paging and slowness.
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Page file is too small
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. The page file size (16,384 MB) is equal to physical memory; that is typically sufficient.
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Last reviewed July 2026 · checked against the official CompTIA exam blueprint
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