FC0-U71 Infrastructure Practice Question
A technician is configuring a new workstation for video editing. Which of the following expansion cards would be MOST beneficial for improving video rendering performance?
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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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Graphics processing unit (GPU)
A dedicated GPU accelerates video rendering and processing, especially for professional video editing.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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TV tuner card
Why it's wrong here
A TV tuner card allows watching TV on the computer, not video editing acceleration.
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Network Interface Card (NIC)
Why it's wrong here
A NIC improves network connectivity but does not directly affect video rendering.
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Graphics processing unit (GPU)
Why this is correct
A dedicated GPU offloads rendering tasks from the CPU, significantly improving performance.
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Sound card
Why it's wrong here
A sound card improves audio quality, not video rendering.
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Variation 1. A technician is choosing expansion cards for a new workstation. The workstation will be used for high-end gaming and video editing. Which TWO cards are most essential for these tasks?
medium- A.Network interface card (NIC)
- B.TV tuner card
- ✓ C.Graphics card (GPU)
- ✓ D.Sound card
- E.USB expansion card
Why C: A dedicated GPU is essential for gaming and video editing, and a sound card provides high-quality audio.
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