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You need to find out whether a computer is running a 32-bit or 64-bit version of the Windows operating system. What should you do?
The correct answer is B. From Control Panel, select System.. To determine if a Windows computer is running a 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, you should access the System properties through the Control Panel.
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- AFrom the Start menu, type 64-bit in the Search programs and files field.
- BFrom Control Panel, select System.
- COpen Device Manager and select Processors.
- DFrom the Windows Help and Support feature, type 64-bit system in the Search field.
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- B89% (42)
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- D6% (3)
Why each option
To determine if a Windows computer is running a 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, you should access the System properties through the Control Panel.
Searching '64-bit' in the Start menu might yield general results but does not directly display the system's architecture in a definitive way.
Navigating to 'System' within the Control Panel provides a comprehensive overview of your computer's basic information, including the 'System type,' which explicitly states whether the operating system is 32-bit or 64-bit. This is the official and most direct method to find this information.
Device Manager lists hardware components and their drivers but does not provide information about the operating system's 32-bit or 64-bit architecture.
The Windows Help and Support feature is designed for finding assistance and documentation, not for displaying specific system configuration details like OS architecture.
Concept tested: Checking Windows system type (32-bit/64-bit)
Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/32-bit-and-64-bit-windows-f8448f76-c231-3e5e-e82b-87a0d486d61d
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