HardwareQuestion 13 of 100
Which expansion slot standard is most commonly used today for graphics cards and high-speed add-in cards?
a.ISA
b.PCI Express (PCIe)
c.AGP
d.PCMCIA
Explanation
PCI Express is the modern high-speed serial expansion bus used for graphics cards, NVMe storage, and other add-in cards. It comes in different lane widths such as x1, x4, x8, and x16. Older standards like ISA and AGP have been largely retired.
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