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CompTIA A+ 220-902

Category - Windows Operating Systems

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A customer calls you because he is running a large spreadsheet on his system and it is running unusually slow. He wants you to try to get his system moving faster again. Which Windows 7 utility will give you a quick look at the performance of this system?
  1. Task Manager
  2. Dr. Watson
  3. Computer Manager
  4. Speed Analyzer
Explanation
Answer: A - To get a quick look at the performance of the computer and end any unwanted programs, use the Task Manager utility. To start this utility, right-click the taskbar then click Start Task Manager. Or use the keyboard shortcut Control-Shift-Escape.

Key Takeaway:
The task manager is the tool used to provide information about the processes and programs running on a computer, as well as the general status of the computer. It can also be used to terminate processes and programs, as well as change the processes’ priority.
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