Lab Report 7.1

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?

Answers

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.