220-801 · Question #268
A docking station differentiates itself from other laptop peripherals in which of the following ways?
The correct answer is B. It adds additional ports and connections. A docking station's defining characteristic is that it expands the laptop's connectivity by adding multiple ports and connections simultaneously - such as additional USB ports, DisplayPort/HDMI outputs, Ethernet, audio jacks, SD card readers, and sometimes legacy ports like VGA…
Question
A docking station differentiates itself from other laptop peripherals in which of the following ways?
Options
- AIt allows the connection of external hard drives.
- BIt adds additional ports and connections.
- CIt allows for an external monitor to be connected.
- DIt allows the laptop to be securely locked.
How the community answered
(15 responses)- B87% (13)
- C7% (1)
- D7% (1)
Explanation
A docking station's defining characteristic is that it expands the laptop's connectivity by adding multiple ports and connections simultaneously - such as additional USB ports, DisplayPort/HDMI outputs, Ethernet, audio jacks, SD card readers, and sometimes legacy ports like VGA or serial. While individual peripherals (external HDD, monitor cable, security lock) each add a single function, a docking station consolidates many expansions through a single connection point. This 'hub of hubs' capability is what sets it apart from other peripherals.
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