CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) — Question 213

A user wants to build a computer with a high-end CPU, plenty of RAM, and a high-end graphics card for online gaming. The user wants to verify that the graphics card is compatible with the motherboard. Which of the following connection types would the user MOST likely utilize to connect the video card to the motherboard?

Answer options

• A. PCle
• B. ISA
• C. AGP
• D. USB

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, PCle, as it is the modern standard for connecting graphics cards to motherboards, providing high bandwidth for gaming. Options B (ISA) and C (AGP) are outdated technologies and not used in contemporary systems, while option D (USB) is not designed for direct graphics card connections.