100-140 Question 62
Single answerA user reports that their computer is running slow, and you suspect a specific application is consuming excessive system resources. Which Windows tool can you use to quickly identify the application causing the issue?
- A
Task Manager
- B
System Information
- C
Event Viewer
- D
ipconfig
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
To troubleshoot performance issues caused by resource-intensive applications, Task Manager is the most appropriate tool. It allows you to monitor CPU, memory, disk, and network usage in real time, helping you identify the problematic application quickly.
- A. Correct.
Task Manager provides real-time information about CPU, memory, disk, and network usage by processes or applications, making it the best tool for identifying resource-intensive applications.
- B. Incorrect.
System Information provides detailed hardware and software configurations but does not show real-time resource usage for applications.
- C. Incorrect.
Event Viewer is used to review application, security, and system logs for troubleshooting specific errors but does not provide live resource usage data.
- D. Incorrect.
ipconfig is a command-line tool used for viewing and managing network configurations, unrelated to monitoring application resource usage.