A User's Windows Laptop Has Become Consistently Slower Over Time

question 262

Multiple Choice

A user's Windows laptop has become consistently slower over time. The technician checks the CPU utilization and sees that it varies between 95% and 100%. After the technician closes some running applications, the CPU utilization drops to approximately 20%, and the laptop runs much faster. The next day the same user calls again with the same problem. Which of the following is a tool the technician can use to resolve the issue?

• A) Task Manager
• B) MSTSC
• C) MSConfig
• D) PerfMon

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The process or strategy of adjusting production and sale to achieve the highest possible profit.

Input Price

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Supply-and-Demand

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