Video Cards Quiz

What is the primary function of video cards?

• To process audio information for output to speakers

• To process graphical information for output to an external display

• To increase the storage capacity of a computer

• To enhance the speed of the central processing unit (CPU)

Answer explanation

Video cards primarily function to process graphical information for output to an external display, allowing for the display of images, videos, and other visual content on a screen.

What has contributed to the dramatic increase in video card speed and quality?

• Web browsing and document editing

• PC gaming and cryptocurrency mining

• Music production and playback

• Word processing and spreadsheet calculations

Answer explanation

The dramatic increase in video card speed and quality has been primarily driven by the demands of PC gaming and cryptocurrency mining, which require high-performance graphics processing units (GPUs) to handle complex graphics and calculations.

What is a capture card used for?

• To improve the performance of integrated video cards

• To support streaming and the recording of games and videos

• To connect multiple monitors to a single PC

• To enhance the graphics of text-based applications

Answer explanation

A capture card is used to support streaming and the recording of games and videos, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

Which of the following is a characteristic of integrated video cards?

• They are installed in an expansion slot on the motherboard

• They allow multiple cards to be connected for daisy chaining

• They share system memory for graphic processing

• They are used in cryptocurrency mining

Answer explanation

Integrated video cards share system memory for graphic processing, unlike dedicated video cards that have their own dedicated memory.

What is a unique feature of dedicated video cards compared to integrated video cards?

• They are less expensive

• They are found in most pre-built PCs

• They allow multiple cards to be connected (daisy chaining)

• They share system memory for graphic processing

Answer explanation

Dedicated video cards allow multiple cards to be connected (daisy chaining), which is a unique feature compared to integrated video cards.

Which type of display connectors do LCD, LED, and OLED monitors use?

• HDMI only

• DisplayPort and HDMI

• USB-C and VirtualLink USB-C

• DVI only

Answer explanation

LCD, LED, and OLED monitors use DisplayPort and HDMI as their type of display connectors.

What is the purpose of VirtualLink USB-C?

• To connect new monitors and video cards

• To connect dual monitors

• To be used for VR games

• To convert USB-C to HDMI

Answer explanation

The purpose of VirtualLink USB-C is to be used for VR games, not to connect new monitors, dual monitors, or convert USB-C to HDMI.

How many monitors can some video cards now support simultaneously?

• 1 or 2 monitors

• 2 or 3 monitors

• 3, 4, 5, and 6 monitors

• Only dual monitors

Answer explanation

Some video cards can now support 3, 4, 5, and 6 monitors simultaneously, offering a wide range of display options for users.

What is the use of special cables like USB-C to HDMI, DisplayPort to HDMI, and Mini-DisplayPort to HDMI in the context of video cards?

• To connect a video card to multiple monitors

• To connect a video card to a VR headset

• To connect a video card to a monitor

• To connect a video card to a television

Answer explanation

Special cables like USB-C to HDMI, DisplayPort to HDMI, and Mini-DisplayPort to HDMI are used to connect a video card to a monitor, allowing for display output from the video card to be shown on the monitor.

What does the resolution of a video card indicate?

• The number of times a GPU draws a frame in one second

• The number of pixels displayed on screen

• The refresh rate of the monitor

• The physical size of the monitor

Answer explanation

The resolution of a video card indicates the number of pixels displayed on the screen, determining the clarity and quality of the image.