NAME: Abbigail E.

Flores DATE: 3/7/2022

COURSE CODE - SECTION: ITC C102-101I GRADE:__________________

Lab 6.5 Using Windows 7 Task Manager to View Memory

Objective:
To be able to use the Task Manager tool to view memory resources
currently being
used by Windows 7
Parts:
A computer with Windows 7 installed and rights to use Task Manager
Procedure:
Complete the following procedure and answer the accompanying
questions.

1. After logging on to a Windows 7 computer, press the CTRL+ALT+DELETE keys

and select the Start Task Manager link.

2. Access the Performance tab.

What percentage of the CPU is being used?
32%

What is the significance of the number shown by Threads?

1601

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 Is the total amount of physical memory (RAM), cache memory (virtual memory), or
both?
NO
How much RAM is available?
3.2GB

3. Click the Resource Monitor button and select the Overview tab.

What is the percentage of used physical memory?

26%

4. Expand the Memory section.

List three executable (.exe) files running in memory.
TOMCAT7.EXE, MSMPENG.EXE, BOXSYNC.EXE

5. Open an application such as the Calculator accessory. Locate the application in the
Memory section.
How many kilobytes are shown for the application in the Commit column?
147,696Kb

How many kilobytes are shown for the application in the Working Set column?
40,051Kb

How many kilobytes are shown for the application in the Shareable column?

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 15,067Kb

How many kilobytes are shown for the application in the Private column?
62,069Kb

6. Select the Memory tab.

How much memory is reserved for hardware, if any?
131MB

7. Hold the mouse pointer over the colored bar portion of physical memory that
represents the amount of memory “In Use.” A description of this portion of the bar
appears.
What is the exact purpose of the “In Use” section?
THE STORAGE THAT IS CURRENTLY USING

8. Hold the mouse pointer over the colored bar that shows how the “Standby”
portion of physical memory is being used.
What is the exact purpose of the “Standby” section?
AVAILABLE STORAGE THAT CAN BE USED
Determine the exact purpose of the “Free” section. Document your findings.
AVAILABLE STORAGE THAT CAN BE USED

9. Close the System Resource Monitor window and the application window you
opened to learn about the System Resource Monitor. Close the Task Manager
window.

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