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Comptia A +: Hardware Display Devices

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1. A quicker ____ is needed when viewing moving images such as video or games. If it is too slow (above 8ms) the result are ghosting or blurred images.






2. Common resolutions are often described using a naming standard - although these standards encompass much more than just resolution size. SXGA+ = ____ x ____.






3. ____ panels offer the best contrast ratios of the display types - and are well suited for movies that require good contrast.






4. Additional monitor features include built in ____ or ____ hub.






5. TN panels have poor color reproduction due to the fact that only ____-bits per color can be displayed. They mimic true 24-bit color using dithering and other techniques.






6. S-video can easily be converted to composite video by combining the ____ and ____ channels into a single signal.






7. ____ is drawing the screen in two passes; odd lines on the first and then the even lines on the second pass.






8. ____ (1280 x 720 progressive scan) and ____ (1920 x 1080 with interlacing) identify displays that do not support full HD content - with both 720p and 1080i being comparable in quality.






9. The ____ contrast ratio indicates the difference that the monitor is capable of producing.






10. ____ and ____ are electrically equivalent - meaning that a simple pin-to-pin adapter is all that is required to connect a DVI device to an HDMI port.






11. Because of how the ____ monitor works - portions of the display tube cannot be used for displaying the image.






12. Cheaper TVs and monitors at lower resolutions or using ____ (where every other line is drawn with each pass) are not capable of displaying all of the video content in full HD.






13. TN panels have poor color reproduction due to the fact that only ____-bits per color can be displayed. They mimic true 24-bit color using dithering and other techniques.






14. There are ____ to identify and possibly fix dead pixels on a monitor.






15. There are currently two methods used for the backlight - 2) ____ backlights provide brighter screens - lower power consumption - a wider color range - greater contrast - and mercury-free construction. They use DC power - eliminating the need for an i






16. Dual link DVI-D can support 60 Hz up to ____ x ____ resolution.






17. ____ monitors will typically list the monitor size along with the viewable image size which is smaller than the total screen size. Because of how the monitor is made - not all of the available screen size can actually display an image.






18. Having a few dead ____ can be common on many displays.






19. VA panels suffer from ____ that produces uneven colors across the display with loss of detail in dark scenes.






20. The LCD ____ provides the light that makes the individual pixels visible. The light itself is actually along the top - bottom - and/or sides - with a special layer that reflects the light throughout the display.






21. VA panels suffer from ____ that produces uneven colors across the display with loss of detail in dark scenes.






22. The D-sub connector on a video card provides....






23. Full HD content is designed for a resolution of 1920 x 1080 using ____ (where each line on the screen is redrawn in order). Full HD support is therefore referred to as 1080p.






24. The smaller the dot pitch - the more room there is for____ resolutions and the ____ a picture may be.






25. The ____ is the number of pixels available on a display screen. Specifically - it is described by the amount of pixels horizontally across the display by the amount of pixels vertically down the display.






26. ____ displays have a 4:3 aspect ratio (used in CRT displays).






27. If the video card only has a DVI-D connector and you have an analog-only monitor - it is often cheaper to purchase a new ____ instead of the converter box.






28. There are currently two methods used for the backlight - 1) ____ that is currently the most common backlight source and require an inverter to provide AC power to the backlight.






29. Monitor size is typically described using a ____ measurement.






30. ____ link allows for longer cable lengths and a higher video resolution and you should choose this type of video card whenever possible.






31. There are currently two methods used for the backlight - 1) ____ that is currently the most common backlight source and require an inverter to provide AC power to the backlight.






32. The smaller the dot pitch - the more room there is for____ resolutions and the ____ a picture may be.






33. Common resolutions are often described using a naming standard - although these standards encompass much more than just resolution size. SXGA = ____ x ____ (5:4 aspect ratio).






34. Common resolutions are often described using a naming standard - although these standards encompass much more than just resolution size.WUXGA = ____ x ____.






35. The ____ identifies the angle at which the image can still be seen. With LCD monitors - the image will be dimmer and colors distorted when viewed from an angle. It is described with two numbers: horizontal angle and vertical angle - with a higher num






36. On a(n) ____ monitor you might be able to see two horizontal lines running across the display. These lines are the wires that are used to dynamically change the grill opening.






37. Common resolutions are often described using a naming standard - although these standards encompass much more than just resolution size. XGA+ = ____ x ____.






38. The ____ connector is used to allow multiple video ports from a single connection.It is typically included on slimline video cards that can have only a single port. It sends out two separate DVI-I signals through the single connector.






39. DVI-D ____ link cable.






40. Most manufactures have started using a ____ measure of response time - which makes the response time faster than a white-to-black response time.






41. The ____ is the distance between pixels. A lower number means a sharper image and possibly higher resolutions.






42. CRT monitors have a ____ aspect ratio which matches the display ration of a television set.






43. There are currently two methods used for the backlight - 1) ____ that is currently the most common backlight source and require an inverter to provide AC power to the backlight.






44. ____ video cable and female port.






45. DisplayPort does not use ______ than DVI and HDMI.






46. Common resolutions are often described using a naming standard - although these standards encompass much more than just resolution size. SVGA = ____ x ____.






47. ____ is a digital video and audio connector used for high-definition digital audio and video. Itcombines the audio and video signals onto a single cable. You can use HDMI connectors with a video card with an ____ connector. Many of these video cards






48. Because ____ monitors have better color reproduction than TN monitors and are cheaper than IPS monitors - they are still used by many graphic artists.






49. ____ link allows for longer cable lengths and a higher video resolution and you should choose this type of video card whenever possible.






50. A ____ screen is typically desired for watching movies - or on laptops where the screen is viewed in full sunlight.