CompTIA Server+ (SK0-004) — Question 16

A server administrator wants to minimize the amount of disk thrashing on a server. The BEST way to accomplish this would be to:

Answer options

• A. use hard disks with high throughput.
• B. use the maximum amount of memory.
• C. use a high-speed multicore processor.
• D. use a cached disk controller with battery backup.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Using a high-speed multicore processor (C) allows for better handling of multiple processes, which can significantly reduce the need for disk access, thereby minimizing disk thrashing. While high throughput disks (A) and maximum memory (B) can help, they do not address the processing capability of handling tasks efficiently. A cached disk controller (D) can improve performance but does not directly prevent disk thrashing like a multicore processor does.