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220-801 · Question #290
220-801 Question #290: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is B: PCMCIA. PCMCIA (PC Card) is the standard expansion slot technology designed specifically for adding peripheral devices to laptops.
Question
Which of the following expansion slots would be MOST commonly used to add peripheral devices onto laptops?
Options
- ASD Card Slot
- BPCMCIA
- CDIMM
- DSODIMM
Explanation
PCMCIA (PC Card) is the standard expansion slot technology designed specifically for adding peripheral devices to laptops.
Common mistakes.
- A. SD Card slots are used for flash memory storage media and are not a general-purpose peripheral expansion interface.
- C. DIMM is a desktop memory module slot form factor and is not used for adding peripheral devices - it is strictly for RAM installation.
- D. SODIMM is the laptop equivalent of DIMM and is used exclusively for RAM installation, not for connecting peripheral devices.
Concept tested. PCMCIA expansion slot for laptop peripherals
Reference. https://www.pcmcia.org/technology.htm
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