1.3 Laptop Features

Question 1

Describe the features of a docking station and a Port Replicator

Answer 1

• A dock extends the interfaces of your laptop, extend your display, SOME offer expansion cards plugged into a PCIe bus.
• A Port Replicator simply replicates the interfaces and ports on your laptop. Usually doesn’t have PCIe expansion.

Question 2

What are some physical security options for laptops?

Answer 2

• Laptop locks. You can buy a physical cable and lock it into a spot on your laptop that’s specifically designed for a laptop lock.

Question 3

Describe some features of rotating laptop screens

Answer 3

• Some laptop screen can be rotated completely around to show others your screen
• Some are removable

Question 4

What does the function key (FN) on your keyboard allow you to do?

Answer 4

• Bypass keyboard size restrictions on your laptop and enable you to change various settings by holding down the FN key and pressing another button. display, touch pad, wireless functionality, Airplane mode, GPS, screen brightness, etc..