220-1201: CompTIA A+ Certification Exam: Core 1

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QuestionQ48

Hardware

An IT specialist sets up a new computer for a user who requires a high-end video card and the fastest hard drive possible. Which of the following connectors should the specialist verify are available on the motherboard?

Choose two
Explanation

A high-end video card requires a PCIe x16 slot to provide the massive bandwidth needed for modern graphics. NVMe is the fastest storage protocol, connecting via M.2 slot over PCIe, far outpacing SATA. Molex is outdated power, FireWire is obsolete, and USB-C is slower than NVMe for storage.

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