3.11.1 - TestOut PcPro v7.0: Expansion Buses and Slots

What is the primary purpose of an expansion card in a computer system?

• To increase the computer's storage capacity

• To add specific functionalities like sound or graphics processing

• To improve the computer's cooling system

• To enhance the computer's power supply

Which component of a computer is specifically designed to accommodate expansion cards?

• CPU

• RAM

• Motherboard

• Hard Drive

How do expansion cards help in keeping a computer up-to-date with new technology?

• By automatically upgrading the computer's software

• By allowing the addition of new features without replacing the entire computer

• By increasing the computer's processing speed

• By reducing the computer's power consumption

What is the relationship between expansion cards and expansion slots?

• Expansion slots are used to store data from expansion cards

• Expansion cards are installed into expansion slots on the motherboard

• Expansion slots are used to power expansion cards

• Expansion cards are used to cool expansion slots

Why might a high-end computer become outdated quickly in the technology world?

• Because of frequent software updates

• Due to the rapid advancement of new technologies

• Because of hardware malfunctions

• Due to a lack of internet connectivity

What is a common term used to refer to expansion cards that fulfill specific roles like sound or graphics processing?

• Integrated cards

• Dedicated cards

• Peripheral cards

• Network cards

Which of the following is NOT a function that an expansion card might perform?

• Sound processing

• Graphics processing

• Data storage

• Word processing

What does an expansion bus standard define in a computer system?

• The size of the expansion card

• The communication protocols for expansion cards and slots

• The power requirements for expansion cards

• The color coding of expansion slots

Which of the following statements best describes the benefit of using expansion cards in computers?

• They reduce the overall cost of the computer

• They allow for easy upgrades and addition of new features

• They increase the computer's weight

• They simplify the computer's design

In what scenario would a user most likely need to install a new expansion card?

• When the computer's hard drive is full

• When the user wants to add a new feature like enhanced graphics

• When the computer's screen is broken

• When the computer's keyboard is malfunctioning