CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1002) — Question 265

A user's computer is quick to boot up but very slow at login. It tends to get faster throughout the day. A technician checks the RAM usage, and it looks fine during the day. The slowdown is MOST likely being caused by too many:

Answer options

• A. boot devices.
• B. startup applications.
• C. device drivers.
• D. Windows profiles loading.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as too many startup applications can significantly delay the login process by consuming system resources and taking time to load. Options A, C, and D are less likely to cause the described symptoms; boot devices and device drivers do not typically impact login speed in this manner, and Windows profiles loading would not usually improve throughout the day.