CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) — Question 155

A developer wants to add a Windows 10 64-bit VM with the minimum system requirements to a virtual host workstation. The virtual host is running Windows
Server 2008 R2 and has 24GB of RAM, a 1TB hard drive, and a Gigabit Ethernet NIC with Cat 5e cabling. The current configuration of VMs is as follows:
✑ Windows 7 VM with 4GB RAM and 200GB HDD
✑ Linux VM with 16GB RAM and 200GB HDD
✑ Linux VM with 2GB RAM and 100GB HDD
Which of the following should the technician recommend to the developer FIRST?

Answer options

• A. Increase the HDD in the virtual host
• B. Install an additional NIC and configure teaming
• C. Upgrade the network cabling to Cat 6
• D. Increase the memory in the virtual host

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because increasing the memory in the virtual host is essential to accommodate the Windows 10 VM's minimum requirements. The other options are not as critical; the hard drive space is sufficient, adding a NIC won't directly address the memory needs, and upgrading cabling won't impact the ability to run the new VM.