CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) — Question 222

An administrator notices that on an intermittent basis the virtual machines are running slowly. The virtual machines are correctly sized, and the hardware has enough free resources to cope with demand. Which of the following is most likely the cause?

Answer options

• A. The physical servers are not able to draw enough power.
• B. The physical servers do not have enough network bandwidth.
• C. The physical servers are throttling due to overheating.
• D. The physical servers are contending for resources.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because overheating can lead to throttling, which directly impacts performance. Options A and B are less likely since they do not directly relate to the intermittent nature of the issue, and option D could be a factor but does not specifically address the likelihood of overheating causing throttling.