CompTIA A+ (220-901) — Question 2

A technician is building a new PC and notices that it has 8 DIMM sockets labeled 0 through 7. Four are white and four are blue. Which of the following should the technician do FIRST?

Answer options

• A. Install the memory in the four white slots
• B. Install the memory in the four blue slots
• C. Consult the motherboard documentation
• D. Install the memory in slots 0 through 3
• E. Fill all slots with memory

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct action is to consult the motherboard documentation first to understand the recommended memory installation guidelines. This ensures optimal performance and compatibility. The other options may lead to improper configuration or not utilize the motherboard's capabilities effectively.