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Comptia A +: Hardware Display Devices

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1. ____ (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.






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






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






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






5. 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.






6. 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.






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






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






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






10. 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.






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






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






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






14. A ____ connection on a video card provides analog - video-only TV output. These video connectors are RCA connectors (typically yellow).






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






16. ____ (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.






17. You can connect LCD monitors to a video card with a DVI-I connector with either a ____ or ____ connection.






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






19. 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.






20. 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






21. 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).






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






23. ____ cable and female port.






24. 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.






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






26. 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.






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






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






29. ____ female port.






30. ____ 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






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






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






33. 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.






34. 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.






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. DisplayPort does not use ______ than DVI and HDMI.






37. 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.






38. 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.






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






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






41. 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






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






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






44. 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






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






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






47. 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.






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






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






50. The ____ rate is the amount of time (measured in Hz) required for the CRT's electron beam to paint the screen from top to bottom. Increasing the rate reduces screen flicker.