Question 1

A(n) ______ display uses active matrix technology, which enables quick refresh variations and wider viewing angles.

Accepted Answer

A)  LCD 
B)  PDP 
C)  CRT 
D)  Data projectors 
A)  LCD 
B)  PDP 
C)  CRT 
D)  Data projectors A

Question 2

The PCI expansion slot is used as a general-purpose slot type among many different manufactures and devices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Among the following phases, which three are critical to the proper installation process for a video card?

Accepted Answer

A)  Configuration of the BIOS for the video card being installed 
B)  Configuration of the display settings and resolution 
C)  Correct installation of the video card drivers 
D)  Physical installation of the video card 
A)  Configuration of the BIOS for the video card being installed 
B)  Configuration of the display settings and resolution 
C)  Correct installation of the video card drivers 
D)  Physical installation of the video card A, C,  D

Question 4

The OSD buttons located on the front of both CRT and LCD displays provided which of the following adjustments?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brightness 
B)  Vertical picture size 
C)  Horizontal picture centering 
D)  Contrast 
A)  Brightness 
B)  Vertical picture size 
C)  Horizontal picture centering 
D)  Contrast

Question 5

The HDMI standard has the capability to provide both audio and video support through a single cable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Windows automatically runs in 16-bit color mode, with low resolution, when device drivers do not match the video card installed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Video cards require cooling from heatsinks, cooling fans, or fan shrouds to alleviate heat from the GPU.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A technician has just upgraded the software drivers for a PCI-e graphics card. After rebooting Windows, the display screen is now unreadable in any way. After rechecking his documentation he realizes that he installed a driver for an earlier model of the card. Which of the following is the best response to get back a usable screen and fix the issue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reset the bios to disable the PCI-e slot. 
B)  Physically uninstall the card and put the old card back in; then uninstall the incorrect drivers. 
C)  Reboot the PC to safe mode w/networking and uninstall the incorrect driver. Download the correct driver. Reboot again normally and install the correct driver. 
D)  Remove the graphics card, return to the store, and exchange it for the one that matches the new driver. 
E)  It could be a bad monitor. Try a known good monitor. 
A)  Reset the bios to disable the PCI-e slot. 
B)  Physically uninstall the card and put the old card back in; then uninstall the incorrect drivers. 
C)  Reboot the PC to safe mode w/networking and uninstall the incorrect driver. Download the correct driver. Reboot again normally and install the correct driver. 
D)  Remove the graphics card, return to the store, and exchange it for the one that matches the new driver. 
E)  It could be a bad monitor. Try a known good monitor.

Question 9

RCA component cables use three separate cables to carry signals. What three types of signals are carried?

Accepted Answer

A)  Red 
B)  Blue 
C)  Green 
D)  Orange 
A)  Red 
B)  Blue 
C)  Green 
D)  Orange

Question 10

Match the following video terms with their description.
-HDMI

Accepted Answer

A)  An expansion card that is used to generate video signal and display it on a monitor. 
B)  A display type that uses a picture tube, which contains an electron gun that projects three electron beams. 
C)  A display type that uses liquid crystal cells to polarize lights passing through to the display. 
D)  A display interface that uses an analog display standard with 15-pin connectors. 
E)  A display interface that is optimized to deliver digital video and can also deliver analog video
F) A display interface that is optimized for high definition digital content as well as digital audio signals
G) Supports up to 720p content
H) The number of times/second that the display device is set to redraw the pixels.
I) A way to define the number of horizontal and vertical lines of display output 
A)  An expansion card that is used to generate video signal and display it on a monitor. 
B)  A display type that uses a picture tube, which contains an electron gun that projects three electron beams. 
C)  A display type that uses liquid crystal cells to polarize lights passing through to the display. 
D)  A display interface that uses an analog display standard with 15-pin connectors. 
E)  A display interface that is optimized to deliver digital video and can also deliver analog video
F) A display interface that is optimized for high definition digital content as well as digital audio signals
G) Supports up to 720p content
H) The number of times/second that the display device is set to redraw the pixels.
I) A way to define the number of horizontal and vertical lines of display output

Question 11

A VGA port and monitor have the capability to display an unlimited number of colors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Of the following, which ones are most likely to support a high-definition display system? (Choose all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  VGA 
B)  SVGA 
C)  HDMI 
D)  DVI-I 
E)  DVI-D
F) DisplayPort 
A)  VGA 
B)  SVGA 
C)  HDMI 
D)  DVI-I 
E)  DVI-D
F) DisplayPort

Question 13

Onscreen controls, also known as the OSD, can be used to configure picture size, centering, contrast, and brightness on both CRT and LCD monitors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If a perfect circle were displayed on a screen, an incorrect aspect ratio will affect only the position of the circle on the screen but will not change the circle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A fan shroud is found on low-performance video cards and relies on case fans to elevate the excess heat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

LCD displays are found in which of the following aspect ratios?

Accepted Answer

A)  4:3 
B)  3:2 
C)  16:9 
D)  1.85:1 
A)  4:3 
B)  3:2 
C)  16:9 
D)  1.85:1

Question 17

Newer video cards support multi-GPU solutions by providing a link between two or more video cards to produce a single output. What are two leading brand names of this technology?

Accepted Answer

A)  PCI Express 
B)  CrossFire 
C)  SLI 
D)  CLI 
A)  PCI Express 
B)  CrossFire 
C)  SLI 
D)  CLI

Question 18

Match the following video terms with their description.
-VGA

Accepted Answer

A)  An expansion card that is used to generate video signal and display it on a monitor. 
B)  A display type that uses a picture tube, which contains an electron gun that projects three electron beams. 
C)  A display type that uses liquid crystal cells to polarize lights passing through to the display. 
D)  A display interface that uses an analog display standard with 15-pin connectors. 
E)  A display interface that is optimized to deliver digital video and can also deliver analog video
F) A display interface that is optimized for high definition digital content as well as digital audio signals
G) Supports up to 720p content
H) The number of times/second that the display device is set to redraw the pixels.
I) A way to define the number of horizontal and vertical lines of display output 
A)  An expansion card that is used to generate video signal and display it on a monitor. 
B)  A display type that uses a picture tube, which contains an electron gun that projects three electron beams. 
C)  A display type that uses liquid crystal cells to polarize lights passing through to the display. 
D)  A display interface that uses an analog display standard with 15-pin connectors. 
E)  A display interface that is optimized to deliver digital video and can also deliver analog video
F) A display interface that is optimized for high definition digital content as well as digital audio signals
G) Supports up to 720p content
H) The number of times/second that the display device is set to redraw the pixels.
I) A way to define the number of horizontal and vertical lines of display output

Question 19

All the following are bus types that video cards use except ________?

Accepted Answer

A)  PCI 
B)  AGP 
C)  PCI Express 
D)  SPI 
A)  PCI 
B)  AGP 
C)  PCI Express 
D)  SPI

Question 20

Match the following video terms with their description.
-Resolution

Accepted Answer

A)  An expansion card that is used to generate video signal and display it on a monitor. 
B)  A display type that uses a picture tube, which contains an electron gun that projects three electron beams. 
C)  A display type that uses liquid crystal cells to polarize lights passing through to the display. 
D)  A display interface that uses an analog display standard with 15-pin connectors. 
E)  A display interface that is optimized to deliver digital video and can also deliver analog video
F) A display interface that is optimized for high definition digital content as well as digital audio signals
G) Supports up to 720p content
H) The number of times/second that the display device is set to redraw the pixels.
I) A way to define the number of horizontal and vertical lines of display output 
A)  An expansion card that is used to generate video signal and display it on a monitor. 
B)  A display type that uses a picture tube, which contains an electron gun that projects three electron beams. 
C)  A display type that uses liquid crystal cells to polarize lights passing through to the display. 
D)  A display interface that uses an analog display standard with 15-pin connectors. 
E)  A display interface that is optimized to deliver digital video and can also deliver analog video
F) A display interface that is optimized for high definition digital content as well as digital audio signals
G) Supports up to 720p content
H) The number of times/second that the display device is set to redraw the pixels.
I) A way to define the number of horizontal and vertical lines of display output

A(n) ______ display uses active matrix technology, which enables quick refresh variations and wider viewing angles.

The PCI expansion slot is used as a general-purpose slot type among many different manufactures and devices.

Among the following phases, which three are critical to the proper installation process for a video card?

The OSD buttons located on the front of both CRT and LCD displays provided which of the following adjustments?

The HDMI standard has the capability to provide both audio and video support through a single cable.

Windows automatically runs in 16-bit color mode, with low resolution, when device drivers do not match the video card installed.

Video cards require cooling from heatsinks, cooling fans, or fan shrouds to alleviate heat from the GPU.

RCA component cables use three separate cables to carry signals. What three types of signals are carried?

Match the following video terms with their description. -HDMI

A VGA port and monitor have the capability to display an unlimited number of colors.

Of the following, which ones are most likely to support a high-definition display system? (Choose all that apply.)

Onscreen controls, also known as the OSD, can be used to configure picture size, centering, contrast, and brightness on both CRT and LCD monitors.

If a perfect circle were displayed on a screen, an incorrect aspect ratio will affect only the position of the circle on the screen but will not change the circle.

A fan shroud is found on low-performance video cards and relies on case fans to elevate the excess heat.

LCD displays are found in which of the following aspect ratios?

Newer video cards support multi-GPU solutions by providing a link between two or more video cards to produce a single output. What are two leading brand names of this technology?

Match the following video terms with their description. -VGA

All the following are bus types that video cards use except ________?

Match the following video terms with their description. -Resolution

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Exam 7: Video Displays and Video Cards

A(n) ______ display uses active matrix technology, which enables quick refresh variations and wider viewing angles.

The PCI expansion slot is used as a general-purpose slot type among many different manufactures and devices.

Among the following phases, which three are critical to the proper installation process for a video card?

The OSD buttons located on the front of both CRT and LCD displays provided which of the following adjustments?

The HDMI standard has the capability to provide both audio and video support through a single cable.

Windows automatically runs in 16-bit color mode, with low resolution, when device drivers do not match the video card installed.

Video cards require cooling from heatsinks, cooling fans, or fan shrouds to alleviate heat from the GPU.

RCA component cables use three separate cables to carry signals. What three types of signals are carried?

Match the following video terms with their description. -HDMI

A VGA port and monitor have the capability to display an unlimited number of colors.

Of the following, which ones are most likely to support a high-definition display system? (Choose all that apply.)

Onscreen controls, also known as the OSD, can be used to configure picture size, centering, contrast, and brightness on both CRT and LCD monitors.

If a perfect circle were displayed on a screen, an incorrect aspect ratio will affect only the position of the circle on the screen but will not change the circle.

A fan shroud is found on low-performance video cards and relies on case fans to elevate the excess heat.

LCD displays are found in which of the following aspect ratios?

Newer video cards support multi-GPU solutions by providing a link between two or more video cards to produce a single output. What are two leading brand names of this technology?

Match the following video terms with their description. -VGA

All the following are bus types that video cards use except ________?

Match the following video terms with their description. -Resolution

Technician Essentials and PC Anatomy

Motherboards and Processors

BIOS

Power Supplies and System Cooling

Ram

I/O and Input Ports and Devices

Customized PCs and Multimedia Devices

Laptop and Notebook Computers

Mobile Devices

Printers

Storage Devices

Installing and Upgrading Windows

Using and Managing Windows

Troubleshooting and Maintaining Windows

Networking

Security

Operational Procedures and Communications Methods

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