Intro to Computing - How Hardware Works
Which of the following correctly describes the PCIe slot on a motherboard?
Which of the following correctly describes the PCIe slot on a motherboard?
easy📝 Factual Q3 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify PCIe slot purpose
PCIe slots are designed for high-speed expansion cards like graphics cards.Step 2: Compare with other slots
Storage drives use SATA or M.2 slots; RAM uses DIMM slots; CPU uses CPU socket.Final Answer:
Slot for connecting graphics cards and expansion cards -> Option BQuick Check:
PCIe slot = expansion cards connection [OK]
Quick Trick: PCIe slots connect graphics and expansion cards, not RAM or CPU [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Confusing PCIe with RAM slots
- Thinking PCIe connects CPU
- Assuming PCIe is for storage drives
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