CompTIA
220-1002 · Question #111
220-1002 Question #111: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is A: Windows 7. Windows 7 is the best fit for the described hardware because it meets minimum requirements and is optimized to perform better than later Windows versions on low-specification machines.
Question
A user who is running Windows XP calls a technician to upgrade the computer to a newer Windows OS. The user states the computer has only 1GB of RAM and 16GB of hard drive space with a 1,7GHz processor. Which of the following OSs should the technician recommended to ensure the BEST performance on this computer?
Options
- AWindows 7
- BWindows 8
- CWindows 8.1
- DWindows 10
Explanation
Windows 7 is the best fit for the described hardware because it meets minimum requirements and is optimized to perform better than later Windows versions on low-specification machines.
Common mistakes.
- B. Windows 8 has similar minimum requirements but introduces a heavier UI layer and is less optimized for low-end hardware than Windows 7, resulting in worse performance.
- C. Windows 8.1 requires the same resources as Windows 8 and adds further overhead compared to Windows 7, making it a poorer choice for this hardware.
- D. Windows 10 has higher practical resource demands and its background services and telemetry consume more CPU and RAM than Windows 7, leading to noticeably degraded performance on 1 GB RAM systems.
Concept tested. Windows OS minimum hardware requirements selection
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