Which of the following statements about a docking station are true?
Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.
A.
It allows a laptop to connect to desktop I/O devices such as full-sized keyboards, CRT
monitors, etc.
B.
Docking station is also known as a workstation.
C.
It is a large circuit board found in a computer on which a CPU is mounted.
D.
It is a specialized case into which an entire laptop can be inserted.
Explanation:
A docking station is a specialized case into which an entire laptop can be inserted. This allows the
laptop to connect to desktop I/O devices such as full-sized keyboards, CRT monitors, etc. Docking
stations are highly proprietary items that are designed for use with specific computer models. It is
useful for a user who wants to maintain only one computer system and avoid transferring
information between two computers. With a docking port and a well-equipped laptop, a user can
get the environment of both a laptop and a desktop computer.
Answer option C is incorrect. A motherboard is a large circuit board found in a computer on which a
CPU is mounted.
Answer option B is incorrect. A workstation is a computer in a network from where a user works.