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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. UXGA = ____ x ____.






2. The magnetic field used for drawing the image on the screen can cause a buildup of magnetism on internal monitor components. This magnetic field can cause color distortions - especially around the edges. To correct this problem - use the ____ feature






3. 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.






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






5. ____ is an alternative to an HDMI connector.






6. ____ panels have relatively slow response times (6ms to 16ms) - and have a slight purple tint in blacks when viewed from a wide angle.






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






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






9. 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.






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






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






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






13. ____ or luminance identifies the amount of light the monitor produces (how bright it is) and is measured in candelas per square meter (cd/m2 also called a Nit) - with a higher number indicating a brighter screen.






14. 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.






15. The ____ connection has all of the pins present in both the DVI-A and DVI-D connections. Most video cards and many LCD monitors have this connection.






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






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






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






19. ____ and active matrix are additional terms that are often used to describe LCD monitors. Currently - all LDC displays are these kinds of displays.






20. 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.






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






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






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






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






26. A DVI-A (digital video-analog) is used for an ____________. Use a cable with a D-sub connection on one end and this connection on the other end to connect to the monitor.






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






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






29. The ____ connector - sometimes called a VGA connector - uses a DB-15 connector with three rows of pins.






30. ____ female port.






31. A DVI-A (digital video-analog) is used for an ________________. Some LCD monitors have either a D-sub or this connection.






32. 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.






33. 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






34. 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.






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






36. An ____ connector supplies analog - video-only TV output in three separate channels: R (red) - G (green) - and B (blue).






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






38. 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.






39. 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.






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






41. ____ or luminance identifies the amount of light the monitor produces (how bright it is) and is measured in candelas per square meter (cd/m2 also called a Nit) - with a higher number indicating a brighter screen.






42. 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.






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






44. There are two methods of controlling the illumination of the phosphor - 2) an ____ consists of a screen of ultra thin vertical and horizontal wires. This configuration allows more electrons through resulting in a richer color display.






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






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






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






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






49. 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.






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