During the exam, how should the laptop be connected?

• A. It may be powered by battery during the test.
• B. It should be connected to docking station for stability.
• C. It must be plugged directly into a power source and not attached to a docking station.
• D. It should be placed on battery-saver mode.

Answer: (C)

The main idea is to guarantee a stable, continuous power supply. During the exam, the laptop should be plugged directly into a wall power source to prevent unexpected shutdowns and ensure reliable performance. Using a docking station can introduce connection issues or hardware restrictions that the testing environment may disallow, and it adds potential points of failure. Relying on battery power is risky because the battery can run down at inopportune moments, and battery-saver modes can limit performance. So connect the laptop straight to a power outlet with no docking station attached.