You Are Running a Program on a Windows 10 PC

question 45

Multiple Choice

You are running a program on a Windows 10 PC that has 2 GB RAM and 500 GB HDD. The program performs a lot of graphical operations and calculations, and uses 1.5 GB of RAM or more, but it does not access any files on the disk drive. The program is running quite slow and you notice that the HDD light is flashing a lot indicating the disk is being frequently accessed. What is the most likely reason for the slow performance and disk access?

• A) virtual memory is being accessed frequently
• B) the program creates a lot of interrupts
• C) the RAM is becoming very slow
• D) the CPU is using multiple cores

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Definitions:

Apparent Agency

A legal concept where a principal is liable for the acts of an agent who appears to be acting within the scope of authority, irrespective of whether the principal actually granted such authority.

Express Agency

An agency relationship created by explicit instruction or agreement, where the agent is authorized to act on behalf of the principal.

Implied Agency

A type of agency relationship created by the actions of the parties involved, not by written agreement, where an agent is presumed to have authority to act on behalf of another.

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