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Comptia A +: Hardware Display Devices

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1. 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.






2. The ____ indicates how quickly a pixel can go from black - to white - and back to black and is indicated in milliseconds (ms).






3. 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






4. 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.






5. 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.






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






7. 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.






8. 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.






9. As with composite and s-video - audio must be supplied to the device...






10. A ____ connection on a video card provides analog output and are rarely (if ever) used for computers monitors - but might be used on some HDTV systems.






11. 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.






12. 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).






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






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






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






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






17. Common resolutions are often described using a naming standard - although these standards encompass much more than just resolution size. WSXGA+ = ____ x ____. UXGA = 1600 x 1200 WUXGA = 1920 x 1200






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






19. 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.






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






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






22. 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.






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






24. LCD monitors often include features for HDTV support such as support for ____ to watch copy-protected content.






25. Some LCD monitors have a D-sub connection - or you might need a cable with this connection on one end and a _______ on the other end to connect to the LCD monitor.






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






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






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






29. Some LCD monitors have a D-sub connection - or you might need a cable with this connection on one end and a _______ on the other end to connect to the LCD monitor.






30. Common resolutions are often described using a naming standard - although these standards encompass much more than just resolution size. WSXGA+ = ____ x ____. UXGA = 1600 x 1200 WUXGA = 1920 x 1200






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






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






33. 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.






34. 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.






35. CRT monitors with DVI-D connectors are possible but rare. This means that the CRT monitor accepts ____ input.






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






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






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






39. 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.






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






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






43. LDC monitors use ____ panels that are the most common type used in computer monitors - especially in smaller sizes. These panels have very good response times (2ms to 5ms) - so are well-suited for games with a lot of motion.






44. Video cards and monitors with a built-in TV tuner have an ____ cable TV connector. Most video cards that provide cable TV input also include audio output. However - most of these cards do not provide analog or digital monitor output.






45. DVI-D ____ link cable.






46. Most manufactures have a minimum number of ____ pixels that must exist before they will consider an exchange. In addition - some place limitations on where they must be located in order to qualify.






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






48. 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.






49. DVI-D ____ link cable.






50. The ____ is the ratio of the width and the height.