Computer Specs for windows..

Discussion in 'A+' started by steveh2001, May 28, 2006.

  1. steveh2001

    steveh2001 Byte Poster

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    Hey guys,

    Quick question from Mike Meyers book...

    For the OS section - when its listing recommended/listed computer specs for each OS, which ones do i learn? The Microsoft listed ones, which Mike clearly says are too low, or his recommended ones?

    Just ive seen a few questions on this in practice papers :D

    Cheers! :D

    Steve
     
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  2. Modey

    Modey Terabyte Poster

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    Learn the MS ones. Mike's right in that in quite a few cases they aren't realistic, but as far as I am aware you will only get questioned on what the manufacturer recommends.

    However ... if you were to get a question like ...

    MS recommends the following as a minimum processor speed to run Windows 2000, but what would you pick if your customer wanted to run processor intensive tasks on the PC.

    I don't know if you would get a question like that, but I guess it's possible.
     
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  3. steveh2001

    steveh2001 Byte Poster

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    Thanks Modey!

    That makes sense, i understand the conecpts behind obviously having faster specs so should be able to pick out questions like you gave :D

    Cheers!

    Steve
     
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  4. zimbo
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    cant remember much from A+ point of view but i would go learn the min specs and the recommended specs for each OS.
     
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  5. Boycie
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    I remember thinking the same thing mate.
    When it comes to any question regarding specification always go for the MS, IEEE etc or the nearest one in the answer. :thumbleft
     
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  6. steveh2001

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    Cheers guys - ive just finished the chapter and done the questions at the end, and there were at least 2 questions wanting the minimum specs - so thats definetly the way to go! :D :D
     
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  7. Malnomates

    Malnomates Megabyte Poster

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    Absolutely!

    The minimum specs are just that..SPECS..

    The recommended specs are simply a guidleine to better functionality and are limitless in effect.

    CompTIA weigh heavilly on this stuff,OS specs,upgrade paths and limitations so make sure you know them thoroughly.. 8)
     
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