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A support specialist needs to decide whether to install a 32-bit or 64-bit OS architecture on a new computer. Which of the following specifications will help the specialist determine which OS…
The correct answer is B. Intel i7 CPU. The CPU's architecture determines whether it can run a 64-bit OS. Most Intel i7 processors are 64-bit capable, whereas simply knowing the amount of RAM (e.g., 16 GB) doesn't guarantee the processor supports 64-bit operations. Once you confirm the CPU is 64-bit (as with an Intel…
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A support specialist needs to decide whether to install a 32-bit or 64-bit OS architecture on a new computer. Which of the following specifications will help the specialist determine which OS architecture to use?
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- A16GB RAM
- BIntel i7 CPU
- C500GB HDD
- D1Gbps Ethernet
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(28 responses)- A11% (3)
- B79% (22)
- C4% (1)
- D7% (2)
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The CPU's architecture determines whether it can run a 64-bit OS. Most Intel i7 processors are 64-bit capable, whereas simply knowing the amount of RAM (e.g., 16 GB) doesn't guarantee the processor supports 64-bit operations. Once you confirm the CPU is 64-bit (as with an Intel i7), you can install a 64-bit OS to fully utilize available memory.
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