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A technician purchases a device that connects directly to the rear of a laptop and provides a one- to-one match for every peripheral connection. Which of the following best describes this device?
The correct answer is D. Port replicator. A device that connects directly to a laptop and provides a one-to-one duplication of the laptop's existing ports is known as a port replicator. A port replicator extends the available connections by mirroring the laptop's built-in ports, such as USB, HDMI, Ethernet, and audio…
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A technician purchases a device that connects directly to the rear of a laptop and provides a one- to-one match for every peripheral connection. Which of the following best describes this device?
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- AUSB hub
- BDocking station
- CKVM switch
- DPort replicator
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(23 responses)- A4% (1)
- C4% (1)
- D91% (21)
Explanation
A device that connects directly to a laptop and provides a one-to-one duplication of the laptop's existing ports is known as a port replicator. A port replicator extends the available connections by mirroring the laptop's built-in ports, such as USB, HDMI, Ethernet, and audio. This allows users to quickly connect peripherals like monitors, keyboards, mice, and network cables without plugging each device in individually. Port replicators are typically passive devices and do not add new functionality beyond duplicating existing ports. They are commonly used in office environments where users frequently dock and
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