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220-801 · Question #880

Which of the following would allow for multiple computers to share a display and input devices?

The correct answer is B. KVM switch. A KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switch allows multiple computers to share a single monitor and input devices like a keyboard and mouse.

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Question

Which of the following would allow for multiple computers to share a display and input devices?

Options

  • AAGP video adapter
  • BKVM switch
  • CPortable TDR
  • DPCI video adapter

How the community answered

(41 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    88% (36)
  • C
    7% (3)
  • D
    2% (1)

Why each option

A KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switch allows multiple computers to share a single monitor and input devices like a keyboard and mouse.

AAGP video adapter

An AGP video adapter is a graphics card interface standard, not a device-sharing solution.

BKVM switchCorrect

A KVM switch is specifically designed to share a keyboard, video display, and mouse among multiple computers. It uses a single set of peripherals and lets users toggle control between systems via a button or hotkey, making it the direct solution for sharing a display and input devices.

CPortable TDR

A portable TDR (Time Domain Reflectometer) is a network cable testing tool, unrelated to sharing peripherals.

DPCI video adapter

A PCI video adapter is a graphics card form factor, not a peripheral-sharing device.

Concept tested: KVM switch function and use case

Source: https://www.comptia.org/certifications/a

Topics

#KVM switch#input sharing#display sharing#peripherals

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