Which one of these interfaces is designed for video?

Which of these computer bus types are specifically designed to provide an interface for video adapters?

A) ISA

B) PCI

C) AGP

D) PCIe

The answer: C) AGP

Before high-speed computer bus interfaces were standardized and the video capabilities of computers were rapidly improving, the industry needed to find unique ways to increase the video functionality of personal computers without dramatically increasing the price. The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) served this purpose by including a high-speed video interface without changing the overall architecture of the motherboards.

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