220-801 · Question #356
Which of the following is a feature of PCMCIA cards?
The correct answer is D. They are hot swappable. A defining feature of PCMCIA (PC Card) technology is hot swappability, meaning cards can be inserted or removed while the system is powered on without requiring a reboot.
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- AThe drivers are always bundled with Windows
- BThey utilize PCI express architecture
- CThey contain error correcting memory
- DThey are hot swappable
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(23 responses)- A4% (1)
- B4% (1)
- D91% (21)
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A defining feature of PCMCIA (PC Card) technology is hot swappability, meaning cards can be inserted or removed while the system is powered on without requiring a reboot.
PCMCIA card drivers are not guaranteed to be bundled with Windows - many require manufacturer-supplied drivers, especially for older or specialized cards.
PCMCIA cards use a 16-bit or 32-bit CardBus interface; they do not use PCI Express architecture, which is a separate, newer bus standard.
PCMCIA cards do not inherently contain error-correcting memory (ECC) - ECC is a feature of certain RAM modules and is unrelated to the PCMCIA standard.
PCMCIA/PC Card was specifically designed to support hot swapping, allowing users to insert and remove cards - such as network adapters, modems, or storage - while the laptop is running. The Card and Socket Services software layer in Windows manages power and driver loading/unloading dynamically when a card is added or removed.
Concept tested: PCMCIA PC Card hot swappability feature
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/kernel/introduction-to-plug-and-play
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