FC0-U71 Infrastructure Practice Question
A gaming enthusiast is building a new PC. They want to install a dedicated graphics card, a network interface card, and a sound card. Which type of expansion slot on the motherboard should these cards be inserted into?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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PCIe
PCIe (PCI Express) slots are the standard for modern expansion cards including GPU, NIC, and sound cards.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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SATA
Why it's wrong here
SATA is for storage drives.
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M.2
Why it's wrong here
M.2 is typically for SSDs or Wi-Fi cards, not GPUs.
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PCI
Why it's wrong here
PCI is older and slower; not used for modern GPUs.
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PCIe
Why this is correct
PCIe is the current standard for expansion cards.
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2 more ways this is tested on FC0-U71
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Variation 1. A technician needs to install a new graphics card in a desktop computer. Through which type of slot is the graphics card typically connected to the motherboard?
medium- A.DIMM slot
- B.SATA port
- C.M.2 slot
- ✓ D.PCIe slot
Why D: Graphics cards connect via PCI Express (PCIe) slots.
Variation 2. A technician is installing a new graphics card and needs to connect it to the motherboard. Which type of slot is typically used for a dedicated GPU?
medium- A.DIMM slot
- B.M.2 slot
- C.SATA port
- ✓ D.PCIe slot
Why D: PCI Express (PCIe) slots, especially x16, are used for graphics cards.
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