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CompTIA FC0-U71 Exam - Topic 2 Question 21 Discussion

Posted by Georgene on Jun 19, 2026 at 10:16 AM

A user's device is experiencing slow processing performance when multiple applications are running at the same time. Which of the following components is causing this issue?

Suggested Answer: D

RAM allows multiple applications to run simultaneously. Insufficient RAM causes performance drops:

''When several applications are open, the system relies heavily on RAM for temporary storage of active processes.''

Storage, motherboard, or NIC do not directly handle temporary application memory while multitasking.


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12 comments · newest first
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Wynell 2 months ago
But what about A) Storage? Slow drives can also slow things down.
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Socorro 2 months ago
Agreed! If RAM is low, performance drops.
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Bernadine 2 months ago
I think it's D) RAM. More apps need more memory.
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Audra 2 months ago
100% agree, more RAM usually helps with multitasking!
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Stephaine 2 months ago
Wait, is it really just RAM? That seems too simple.
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Janine 2 months ago
Nah, it’s probably the motherboard causing the slowdown.
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Vincent 3 months ago
I think it could be storage too, especially if it’s almost full.
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Floyd 3 months ago
Definitely RAM, it’s the main memory!
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Beckie 3 months ago
I’m uncertain, but I don’t think the motherboard or NIC would cause this specific issue. RAM seems more likely.
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Jettie 3 months ago
Could it be the storage? I feel like slow read/write speeds can also affect performance, but I lean towards RAM.
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Alysa 3 months ago
I remember a practice question about performance issues, and it pointed to RAM as a common culprit.
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Viki 4 months ago
I think it might be the RAM since it handles multiple applications, but I'm not entirely sure.
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