A+ Complete Lab Manual

1.

What is the difference between Type I, Type II, and Type III PCMCIA cards?

2.

What determines which PCMCIA cards will fit into a laptop?

3.

What function does a docking station provide?

1.

Type I cards are 3.3mm thick and are used for flash memory. Type II cards are 5mm thick and are primarily used for I/O devices. Type III cards are 10.5mm thick and are used for hard drives.

2.

The PCMCIA cards that will work with a particular laptop is determined by which type of slots are provided. The number of slots will determine how many cards can be added simultaneously.

3.

A docking station adds to the overall functionality of the laptop. It adds a full-size keyboard, a mouse, and full-size monitor. Frequently, it also adds network connectivity and additional ports to connect devices.