CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) — Question 558

A user acquired a new workstation and is attempting to open multiple large Excel files simultaneously. The user is not experiencing the expected performance when executing such large requests. Which of the following should a technician do FIRST?

Answer options

• A. Increase the swap partition.
• B. Upgrade the CPU in the workstation.
• C. Upgrade the power supply in the workstation.
• D. Upgrade the RAM in the workstation.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Increasing the swap partition can help improve performance when handling large files, as it provides additional virtual memory. Upgrading the CPU or RAM could also enhance performance, but these actions may not be necessary if the issue is primarily related to insufficient swap space. Upgrading the power supply is unrelated to performance issues stemming from file handling.