Question

question 9 of 10
kyle suspects that he has a problem with his hard drive, and he knows of at least three possible fixes for that problem: run a defragmenting program that cleans up the hard drive, replace the hard drive with another that he already has and transfer the information from the old one to the new one; buy a new computer. which of these should he try first, and why?
a. replace the hard drive with another one because that requires the most technical expertise and therefore is the most likely thing to help the problem.
b. run the defragmentation program because it is the simplest fix to try and often helps.
c. buy the new computer because every component will then be new and improved, not only the hard drive.
d. buy the new computer because that is the most certain way to fix the problem.

Explanation:

When dealing with a suspected hard - drive issue, it is logical to start with the least invasive and simplest solution. Running a defragmentation program is a straightforward process that can address common hard - drive performance issues. Replacing the hard drive (Option A) is more complex and may not be necessary if a simple fix works. Buying a new computer (Options C and D) is an extreme and costly measure that should not be the first step when there are simpler solutions to try. Defragmentation is a common, non - destructive, and often effective first - step fix for hard - drive related problems.

Answer:

B. Run the defragmentation program because it is the simplest fix to try and often helps.