Exam 220-1202 Topic 1 Question 58 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's 220-1202 exam
Question #: 58
Topic #: 1
A user's computer is running slowly. Web pages take several seconds to open, and applications are slow to respond. A technician opens the Windows Task Manager and sees the following:
Disk: 2%
Network: 12%
GPU: 15%
CPU: 70%
Memory: 97%
Which of the following would a technician most likely do to resolve the issue?

Suggested Answer: C Vote an answer

Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:
Highmemory usage (97%)suggests the system is overloaded with active processes. The technician should close unneeded applications to free up RAM and improve performance.
FromMike Meyers' Lab Manual:
"When memory usage is near capacity, close all non-essential programs. This can dramatically improve response time without needing hardware upgrades."

by Agnes at Dec 05, 2025, 11:33 AM

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