A Server Administrator Wants to Minimize the Amount of Disk

question 168

Multiple Choice

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

• 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.

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Definitions:

Stock Dividend

A company rewards its shareholders with extra shares, foregoing the option to distribute cash.

Depreciation Expense

Allocating the price of a tangible asset consistently throughout its expected lifespan.

Prior Period Adjustment

An amendment to the financial statements, correcting errors from previously reported periods or adjustments due to changes in accounting policies.

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company's profit that is held back and not distributed to shareholders as dividends, usually used for reinvestment in the business or to pay off debt.