220-801 · Question #173
Joe, a user, has a new slim profile laptop and is in need of additional USB ports. He has also requested FireWire connection capabilities which his laptop does not provide. Which of the following…
The correct answer is A. A docking station. A docking station expands a laptop's connectivity by providing multiple port types simultaneously, including USB ports and legacy interfaces like FireWire, making it the best single solution for Joe's needs.
Question
Joe, a user, has a new slim profile laptop and is in need of additional USB ports. He has also requested FireWire connection capabilities which his laptop does not provide. Which of the following would BEST fit the specifications Joe has provided?
Options
- AA docking station
- BAn external USB hub
- CA USB to FireWire converter
- DA cable lock
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(46 responses)- A93% (43)
- B4% (2)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
A docking station expands a laptop's connectivity by providing multiple port types simultaneously, including USB ports and legacy interfaces like FireWire, making it the best single solution for Joe's needs.
A docking station connects to a laptop via a single interface and breaks out into numerous ports including USB, FireWire, Ethernet, and video outputs. It satisfies both requirements - adding USB ports and providing FireWire capability - in one device, which no other listed option achieves simultaneously.
An external USB hub only adds USB ports and cannot provide FireWire connectivity.
A USB to FireWire converter adds FireWire capability but does not add additional USB ports, and may consume an existing USB port.
A cable lock is a physical security device used to anchor a laptop and has no connectivity function.
Concept tested: Laptop expansion options - docking station use case
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