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Comptia A +: Hardware Display Devices

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






2. When connecting various devices to a computer video card - you can typically find converter cables to match the interface on the video card with the interface on the device. However - these cables do not convert from ____ to ____ signaling.






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






4. Increasingly - the difference between an LCD monitor and an HDTV is being blurred. You can purchase an HDTV that can also function as a monitor - or a monitor that can function as a TV. Resolutions used by HDTV are: ____ and ____.






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






6. ____ DVI-D connectors have 3 rows of 8 pins plus the horizontal pin (often called a 25-pin - 24+1-pin - or 24-pin connector).






7. ____ are tube monitors with a flatter glass tube that results in an image with less distortion around the edges.






8. LCD monitors often include features for HDTV support such as built-in speakers and audio-out to ____ speakers. LCD monitors often include features for HDTV support such as an HDTV tuner to allow you to watch TV and change channels when the monitor is






9. Like HDMI - DisplayPort can send audio signals over the ______ (if audio is supported by the video card and monitor).






10. ____ on the screen can be mistaken for a dead pixel.






11. The ____ refers to the difference in light intensity between the brightest white and the darkest black. An example is 1000:1. A higher initial number indicates a better quality picture.






12. Without a built-in tuner - video input is limited to a ____ channel - and changing TV channels must be done at the ____ device before inputting into the video card.






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






14. You can connect analog CRT monitors to a video card with a...






15. Green monitors are Energy Star or Green Star compliant. These monitors use less than ____ watts and reduce power consumption by ____% when in sleep or suspended mode.






16. The DMS-59 uses a special cable that ____________into separate video interfaces. For example - the cable might split the signal into two DVI-I connectors - two D-sub connectors - or one DVI-I connector and one D-sub connector.






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






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






19. Screen size is often expressed in two different measures - the ____ screen size (also called the actual size) and the ____ viewing size that identifies the largest image size that can be displayed.






20. 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.






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






22. 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






23. There are two methods of controlling the illumination of the phosphor - 1) ____ that consists of a metal screen full of holes that are aligned with each dot. The screen shields the electron beam from illuminating between dots and leaves an outline ar






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






25. Composite signals combine three qualities of video into a single signal; the ____ channel is for ____ or luminance and U and V channels provide color information.






26. ____ is an alternative to an HDMI connector.






27. ____ female port.






28. Be aware that the display qualities of your monitor depend on the capabilities of both the monitor and the ____.






29. The ____ is the distance between pixels measured in millimeters. The standard in color monitors in about .15 mm to .30 mm.






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






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






32. 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.






33. Single link DVI-D connectors can support 60 Hz up to ____ x ____ resolution.






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






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






36. Be aware that the display qualities of your monitor depend on the capabilities of both the monitor and the ____.






37. Green monitors are Energy Star or Green Star compliant. These monitors use less than ____ watts and reduce power consumption by ____% when in sleep or suspended mode.






38. ____ panels are the most expensive type of panel - and could be difficult to find.






39. TN panels have ____ viewing angles and contrast ratios than the other display types.






40. LCD monitors often include features for HDTV support such as an HDMI input that accepts ____________ through the HDMI port.






41. A ____ connection on a video card provides digital output. These connections are rated as either single link or dual link.






42. 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).






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






44. If you watch HDTV content (DVD movies) on a 16:10 monitor - the display will either be stretched slightly or have black bars (areas without video content) on the top and the bottom. If you want to optimize DVD viewing from your computer - consider pu






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






46. If you are concerned about dead pixels - review the ____ before purchasing.






47. S-video (separate-video - Y/C - or S-VHS) connections are present on many video cards and supply ____ - video-only TV output.






48. The ____ contrast ratio indicates the difference that can be displayed at the same time.






49. You can connect an analog CRT or LCD monitor to a video card with a DVI-I connector. This requires a cable with a ____ connection on one end and a ____ connection on the other end.






50. Resolutions with a W in the name are X____ resolutions with a 16:10 aspect ratio. In addition to these standard resolutions - you can also purchase monitors with the 16:9 aspect ratio used by HDTV content.