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LFCS · Question #439

In the following output, what resource is the program being observed using the most?

The correct answer is B. memory. This question requires interpreting an unspecified system monitoring output to determine which resource is being utilized the most by an observed program.

Submitted by renata2k· Apr 18, 2026Operation of Running Systems

Question

In the following output, what resource is the program being observed using the most?

Exhibit

LFCS question #439 exhibit

Options

  • ACPU
  • Bmemory
  • Cdisk I/O
  • Dnetwork I/O

How the community answered

(57 responses)
  • A
    4% (2)
  • B
    81% (46)
  • C
    11% (6)
  • D
    5% (3)

Why each option

This question requires interpreting an unspecified system monitoring output to determine which resource is being utilized the most by an observed program.

ACPU

If CPU were the most used, the output would show high CPU utilization percentages.

BmemoryCorrect

Without the actual output, if the program is stated to be using the 'most' of a resource and 'memory' is the correct answer, it implies the output displayed high memory consumption metrics (e.g., high RSS, VSZ, or significant swapping) relative to other resources.

Cdisk I/O

If disk I/O were the most used, the output would indicate high read/write operations per second or high I/O wait times.

Dnetwork I/O

If network I/O were the most used, the output would show high rates of data transmitted or received over network interfaces.

Concept tested: Interpreting system monitoring output for resource usage

Topics

#system monitoring#resource utilization#memory management#process analysis

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