LX0-104 · Question #439
In the following output, what resource is the program being observed using the most?
The correct answer is B. memory. Without the actual output provided, this question implies a common scenario in system monitoring where a program's high memory consumption stands out compared to other resources.
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- ACPU
- Bmemory
- Cdisk I/O
- Dnetwork I/O
How the community answered
(21 responses)- A10% (2)
- B81% (17)
- C5% (1)
- D5% (1)
Why each option
Without the actual output provided, this question implies a common scenario in system monitoring where a program's high memory consumption stands out compared to other resources.
If CPU usage were the highest, the `CPU%` or `%CPU` column in the output would be significantly higher than other resource metrics.
Based on the pattern of such questions in certification exams, if a program is using 'the most' of a resource in a monitoring tool's output (like `top` or `ps`), it typically points to a clearly identifiable metric such as a high percentage in the `MEM` or `RES` column indicating significant memory consumption.
If disk I/O were the highest, metrics like `IOPS` or `r/wMB` from tools like `iostat` or `pidstat` would be prominently high, which are usually distinct from general process output.
If network I/O were the highest, metrics from tools like `netstat` or `nethogs` showing high bandwidth usage for the process would be visible.
Concept tested: Interpreting system resource monitoring output
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