3.11.5 Video Cards

The primary function of a video card is to:

• Process and render graphics

• Store data permanently

• Manage network connections

• Control audio output

What are the two main components of a video card?

• GPU and VRAM

• CPU and RAM

• Motherboard and Power Supply

• Hard Drive and SSD

Which type of video card is integrated with the motherboard?

• Dedicated video card

• Integrated video card

• External video card

• Hybrid video card

What is the advantage of dedicated video cards?

• They are cheaper than integrated graphics.

• They provide better graphics performance.

• They consume less power.

• They are easier to install.

Which of the following connectors can be found on a video card?

• VGA

• HDMI

• USB

• RCA

What is a good way to determine how much memory a video card needs?

• By checking the system requirements of the software you plan to use

• By looking at the physical size of the video card

• By the brand of the video card

• By the color of the video card

For a PC game that recommends a video card with 2 GB of memory, what should you select?

• A video card with at least 1 GB of memory

• A video card with at least 2 GB of memory

• A video card with at least 3 GB of memory

• A video card with at least 4 GB of memory

What are the two most common 3D APIs mentioned in the text?

• OpenGL and DirectX

• Vulkan and Metal

• DirectX and Metal

• OpenGL and Vulkan

What should you ensure about your motherboard when using dedicated video cards?

• It has enough RAM slots.

• It supports the video card interface.

• It has a built-in sound card.

• It supports multiple CPUs.

What is the name of the multi-GPU technology for NVIDIA and AMD?

• SLI and CrossFire

• DirectX and OpenGL

• PCIe and PCI

• GPU and CPU