CompTIA Exam Questions

Which of the following can be installed in an AGP slot?

Which of the following can be installed in an AGP slot?

A.
Video card

B.
RAM

C.
Microprocessor

D.
Modem card

Explanation:
An AGP slot is used to install a video card.
What is AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port)?
AGP is a high speed 32-bit bus designed for high performance graphics and video support. It allows a
video card to have direct access to a computer’s RAM, which enables fast video performance. AGP
provides a bandwidth of up to 2,133 MB/second.
Answer option C is incorrect. An AGP slot cannot be used to install a microprocessor. Different types
of microprocessors use different types of sockets and slots such as Socket 7, Slot A, etc.
Answer option B is incorrect. An AGP slot cannot be used to install RAM. The motherboard has a
separate slot for RAM.
Answer option D is incorrect. Modem card is generally installed in a PCI slot.
Reference:
“http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accelerated_Graphics_Port”