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Which of the following laptop accessories would MOST likely be used to support multiple displays when the laptop hardware does not have multiple video outputs?
The correct answer is A. Docking station. A docking station expands a laptop's connectivity by providing additional ports, including multiple video outputs, beyond what the laptop itself offers.
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- ADocking station
- BVGA to DVI converter
- CAdjustable monitor arm
- DPCMCIA card
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(20 responses)- A90% (18)
- C5% (1)
- D5% (1)
Why each option
A docking station expands a laptop's connectivity by providing additional ports, including multiple video outputs, beyond what the laptop itself offers.
A docking station connects to a laptop via a single interface (such as USB-C, Thunderbolt, or a proprietary connector) and breaks out multiple ports, including two or more video outputs (HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI). This allows a laptop with only one video output to drive multiple external displays simultaneously.
A VGA to DVI converter only changes the signal format between two connector types - it does not add a second video output where none exists.
An adjustable monitor arm is a physical mounting accessory that holds a display in position - it has no role in generating or routing video signals.
A PCMCIA card is a legacy expansion card format used for adding functionality like modems or storage - it is not a standard solution for adding multiple video outputs on modern laptops.
Concept tested: Laptop docking station for multiple display support
Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/connect-to-an-external-monitor-using-a-docking-station-or-port-replicator-7562c944-4b4e-4e87-b9de-6eab48e8a3b3
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