Question 1

How does one verify that DirectX is installed and working properly on a Windows system?

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To do this, use the DirectX Di...

Question 2

Briefly list the two steps involved in configuring a video software.

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Configuring your video software is usual...

Question 3

What is another term for thin film transistor (TFT)  technology?

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A)  Active matrix
B)  Dual scan matrix
C)  Dual-scan passive matrix
D)  Passive matrixE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

The _______________ HDMI connector is used exclusively for automobile video systems.

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The answer of The _______________ HDMI connector is used exclusively...

Question 5

A pixel that is stuck on pure white is known as a(n)  _______________ pixel.

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A)  burned-out
B)  burned-in
C)  lit
D)  stuckE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which LCD components are powered by a high-voltage electrical circuit that can give you a nasty shock?

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A)  CCFL frontlights
B)  Convergers
C)  Low-voltage b-nodes
D)  InvertersE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

All LCD monitors have a(n) _______________ resolution, such as 1920 × 1080, that enables them to display the sharpest picture possible.

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The answer of All LCD monitors have a(n) _______________ resolution,...

Question 8

The majority of video cards, especially once you get into gaming-oriented cards, sport _______________ SDRAM.

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The answer of The majority of video cards, especially once...

Question 9

A pixel on a certain color is a(n) _______________ pixel.

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The answer of A pixel on a certain color is...

Question 10

What does a flickering image on an LCD usually mean?

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A flickering image with an LCD usually points to either a very inexpensive panel with too much light bleed from the backlight or a dying CCFL backlight.

Question 11

Describe the twisted nematic (TN) technology.

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The most common TFT displays use a technology called twisted nematic (TN), which produces a decent display for a modest price.Most TN displays use only 6 bits for each color-red, green, and blue-and that 18-bit display will not reproduce the full 24-bit true color that video cards can send to it.This means the panel fudges a little bit when asked to do something it can't do, and this can produce noticeable problems with reproduction.

Question 12

New LCDs (and video cards) sport fully digital connections, the most common of which is the _______________ standard.

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digital visual inter...

Question 13

The secret to understanding the most common type of LCD panels is to understand the concept of the _______________ of light.

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A)  length
B)  polarity
C)  reflectiveness
D)  colorE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Many Apple Mac desktop models use a(n) _______________ connection for connecting to a monitor.

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The answer of Many Apple Mac desktop models use a(n)...

Question 15

Which video mode is used in 24"+ widescreen monitors?

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A)  XGA
B)  UXGA
C)  SXGA
D)  WUXGAE) B) and D)
F) B) and C) D

Question 16

Early 3-D games used fixed 2-D images called _______________ to create the 3-D world.

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The answer of Early 3-D games used fixed 2-D images...

Question 17

In older CRT monitors, the speed at which the electron beam moved across the screen was known as the _______________.

Accepted Answer

horizontal refresh r...

Question 18

What characteristic of a monitor is calculated by multiplying the number of horizontal pixels and the number of vertical pixels?

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A)  Brightness
B)  Color
C)  Size
D)  ResolutionE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Describe the various names used to describe the Windows PC 15-pin, three-row, D-type connector and a power plug.

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Many monitors for Windows PCs use a 15-p...

Question 20

How do you diagnose problems with ghosting, streaking, and/or fuzzy vertical edges?

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For problems with ghosting, streaking, a...

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How does one verify that DirectX is installed and working properly on a Windows system?

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To do this, use the DirectX Di...
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Briefly list the two steps involved in configuring a video software.

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What is another term for thin film transistor (TFT) technology?

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The _______________ HDMI connector is used exclusively for automobile video systems.

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A pixel that is stuck on pure white is known as a(n) _______________ pixel.

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Which LCD components are powered by a high-voltage electrical circuit that can give you a nasty shock?

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All LCD monitors have a(n) _______________ resolution, such as 1920 × 1080, that enables them to display the sharpest picture possible.

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The majority of video cards, especially once you get into gaming-oriented cards, sport _______________ SDRAM.

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A pixel on a certain color is a(n) _______________ pixel.

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What does a flickering image on an LCD usually mean?

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A flickering image with an LCD usually points to either a very inexpensive panel with too much light bleed from the backlight or a dying CCFL backlight.

Describe the twisted nematic (TN) technology.

New LCDs (and video cards) sport fully digital connections, the most common of which is the _______________ standard.

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digital visual inter...
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The secret to understanding the most common type of LCD panels is to understand the concept of the _______________ of light.

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Many Apple Mac desktop models use a(n) _______________ connection for connecting to a monitor.

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Which video mode is used in 24"+ widescreen monitors?

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Early 3-D games used fixed 2-D images called _______________ to create the 3-D world.

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In older CRT monitors, the speed at which the electron beam moved across the screen was known as the _______________.

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What characteristic of a monitor is calculated by multiplying the number of horizontal pixels and the number of vertical pixels?

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Describe the various names used to describe the Windows PC 15-pin, three-row, D-type connector and a power plug.

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Many monitors for Windows PCs use a 15-p...
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How do you diagnose problems with ghosting, streaking, and/or fuzzy vertical edges?

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For problems with ghosting, streaking, a...
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How does one verify that DirectX is installed and working properly on a Windows system?

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Briefly list the two steps involved in configuring a video software.

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What is another term for thin film transistor (TFT) technology?

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The _______________ HDMI connector is used exclusively for automobile video systems.

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A pixel that is stuck on pure white is known as a(n) _______________ pixel.

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Which LCD components are powered by a high-voltage electrical circuit that can give you a nasty shock?

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All LCD monitors have a(n) _______________ resolution, such as 1920 × 1080, that enables them to display the sharpest picture possible.

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The majority of video cards, especially once you get into gaming-oriented cards, sport _______________ SDRAM.

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A pixel on a certain color is a(n) _______________ pixel.

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What does a flickering image on an LCD usually mean?

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Describe the twisted nematic (TN) technology.

New LCDs (and video cards) sport fully digital connections, the most common of which is the _______________ standard.

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The secret to understanding the most common type of LCD panels is to understand the concept of the _______________ of light.

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Many Apple Mac desktop models use a(n) _______________ connection for connecting to a monitor.

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Which video mode is used in 24"+ widescreen monitors?

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Early 3-D games used fixed 2-D images called _______________ to create the 3-D world.

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In older CRT monitors, the speed at which the electron beam moved across the screen was known as the _______________.

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What characteristic of a monitor is calculated by multiplying the number of horizontal pixels and the number of vertical pixels?

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Describe the various names used to describe the Windows PC 15-pin, three-row, D-type connector and a power plug.

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How do you diagnose problems with ghosting, streaking, and/or fuzzy vertical edges?

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