CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) — Question 247

A PC is taking a long time to boot. Which of the following operations would be best to do to resolve the issue at a minimal expense? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Installing additional RAM
• B. Removing the applications from startup
• C. Installing a faster SSD
• D. Running the Disk Cleanup utility
• E. Defragmenting the hard drive
• F. Ending the processes in the Task Manager

Correct answer: B, E

Explanation

Disabling startup applications (B) reduces the number of programs that load at boot, improving startup time without any cost. Defragmenting the hard drive (E) can also enhance performance by organizing files more efficiently, which is generally a free operation. The other options involve higher costs or may not address the slow boot issue as effectively.