15. Display Devices

Question 1

What is the old style of monitor that we do not tend to see any more?

Answer 1

CRT

Question 2

What are the two types of matrix configurations found in LCD technologies?

Answer 2

Active and Passive Matrix

Question 3

True of False - A passive matrix display offers a better image quality.

Answer 3

False - it is the active matrix display that is superior and more common today

Question 4

What are the two major LCD technologies found today?

Answer 4

Twisted Nematic and In-Plane Switching

Question 5

What are the two types of backlighting common with LCD technology?

Answer 5

Fluorescent and LED

Question 6

What type of display is typically used for TV and functions based on small cells containing ionized gases?

Answer 6

Plasma

Question 7

What display adapter is required by some projectors today?

Answer 7

HDMI

Question 8

What display technology use a layer of organic compound with emissive electroluminescent qualities to emit light in response to an electric current?

Answer 8

OLED

Question 9

How is the refresh rate of a monitor measured?

Answer 9

In Hz

Question 10

True or False - The refresh rate of modern LCDs often produces a noticeable flicker to the human eye.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

Applications writing data to the display is measured in what speed?

Answer 11

The frame rate

Question 12

What is the measure for the number of horizontal and vertical pixels that are displayed on the display?

Answer 12

Resolution

Question 13

Your LCD has a resolution at which the display will perform at peak quality. What is this called?

Answer 13

Native resolution

Question 14

Brightness of your display is measured by what?

Answer 14

The contrast ratio

Question 15

VGA connections for displays are analog in nature, while HDMI and DVI connections are what?

Answer 15

Digital

Question 16

What type of device do you need if you want to ensure that your coworker cannot read your screen from his neighboring cubicle?

Answer 16

A privacy filter

Question 17

What type of device do you need if you plan on working with your laptop in the bright sunlight?

Answer 17

An antiglare filter

Question 18

If you have multiple monitors and you want the exact same display on each, this is called what?

Answer 18

Display mirroring

Question 19

What describes the proportional relationship between the width and the height if your display?

Answer 19

The aspect ratio

Question 20

What is the most common aspect ratio seen today?

Answer 20

16:9