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MCSA XP

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John runs a variety of programs on his computer simultaneously. How should he configure his computer’s memory usage?
  1. The memory should be optimized for system cache so that the OS has more RAM available for paging files.
  2. The memory should be balanced between programs and system cache.
  3. The memory should be fully allocated to programs and the system cache should be turned off.
  4. A minimal amount of memory should be given to programs, but the majority of the memory should be devoted to system cache.
Explanation
Answer - A - To be able to use all programs optimally, John should configure his memory usage such that more RAM is available for paging files, i.e. for performance and not appearance.

Key Takeaway: To configure the computer for an optimal paging size, right click My Computer, click Properties, click the Advanced tab, and then click Settings under Performance. By default, the paging file will be located in the C drive. However any of the drives can be opted for paging. The recommended size of the paging file is 1.5 times the size of the RAM.
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