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220-1201 · Question #409

A user ran out of USB ports on their laptop but wants to plug in more devices. What technology is best?

The correct answer is D. Port replicator. A port replicator expands the number and types of ports available to a laptop, including additional USB ports, video outputs, Ethernet, and more. CompTIA A+ identifies port replicators as solutions for users needing greater connectivity, especially when docking stations are…

Submitted by fernanda_arg· Mar 30, 2026Hardware

Question

A user ran out of USB ports on their laptop but wants to plug in more devices. What technology is best?

Options

  • ANear-field communication
  • BBluetooth
  • CUSB receiver
  • DPort replicator

How the community answered

(27 responses)
  • A
    4% (1)
  • B
    15% (4)
  • C
    7% (2)
  • D
    74% (20)

Explanation

A port replicator expands the number and types of ports available to a laptop, including additional USB ports, video outputs, Ethernet, and more. CompTIA A+ identifies port replicators as solutions for users needing greater connectivity, especially when docking stations are unnecessary or Port replicators connect through a single USB or proprietary connector and provide multiple expansion ports instantly. This resolves the issue of limited USB availability without requiring hardware replacement.

Topics

#Port replicator#USB expansion#Peripheral connectivity#Laptop accessories

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