FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

OPERATING SYSTEMS FOR COMPUTERS

COMPUTER OPERATING SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When editing a large video file, what could cause the computer to slow down?
A
Small USB drive
B
Slow ISP
C
Low RAM memory
D
Faulty VGA card
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -If you have less than 10% free space available you may run into issues defragmenting. Additionally, the drive is too full to capture any new media to it. Doing so may result in the hard drive crashing and data loss.

Detailed explanation-2: -Every open tab and every open program takes up a certain amount of space on your Random Access Memory (RAM). Having too many of them running at the same time means you are reducing the memory and processing power available for your computer to allow seamless transition from program to program or tab to tab.

Detailed explanation-3: -The speed and capacity of your PC’s system memory or RAM can significantly affect your computer’s startup speed. Nevertheless, adding more RAM will only be helpful up to a certain point. Adding too much RAM will eventually jeopardize the computer’s performance, even when you have enough of it.

Detailed explanation-4: -A slow computer is often caused by too many programs running simultaneously, taking up processing power and reducing the PC’s performance. Some programs will continue running in the background even after you have closed them or will start automatically when you boot up your computer.

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