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220-801 · Question #940

Which of the following types of expansion slots are MOST likely used for modem, network, and audio adapters?

The correct answer is B. MiniPCI. MiniPCI is a compact internal expansion slot standard found in laptops and small form-factor devices. It is specifically designed to host internal expansion cards such as Wi-Fi adapters, modems, and audio cards - exactly the peripherals listed. AGP 8x (A) and AGP 2x (D) are…

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Question

Which of the following types of expansion slots are MOST likely used for modem, network, and audio adapters?

Options

  • AAGP8x
  • BMiniPCI
  • CVESA
  • DAGP2x

How the community answered

(32 responses)
  • A
    6% (2)
  • B
    91% (29)
  • D
    3% (1)

Explanation

MiniPCI is a compact internal expansion slot standard found in laptops and small form-factor devices. It is specifically designed to host internal expansion cards such as Wi-Fi adapters, modems, and audio cards - exactly the peripherals listed. AGP 8x (A) and AGP 2x (D) are dedicated graphics card slots, not for network or audio expansion. VESA (C) is a legacy local bus standard from the early 1990s, largely obsolete. MiniPCI is the correct match for mobile/compact devices needing those adapter types.

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#MiniPCI#expansion slots#laptop components#internal adapters

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