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MCDST Desktop Technician Exam Prep

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A user on a particular computer needs to run several applications simultaneously. How should the memory usage for this computer be configured?
  1. The memory should be optimized for system cache so 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 the system cache.
Explanation
Answer - A - The memory should be optimized for system cache, so the OS has more RAM available for paging files.

Key Takeaway: When your computer’s RAM is low, Windows adds available memory by using a paging file, also known as virtual memory. Virtual memory simulates the hard disk to simulate a physical RAM. By default, the virtual memory paging file is 1.5 times the physical RAM on your computer. You can manually change the size of the paging file to make it larger, this makes sure the paging files or virtual memory is optimal.
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