Display devices

Question 1

What are the types of LCD display?

Answer 1

Passive Matrix(poor refresh rates)
Active Matrix(each pixel can be controlled)

TN (twisted nematic)
Plasma
IPS (in plane switch)
LED (light emitting diode)

Question 2

What is frame vs refresh rate?

Answer 2

Frame rate is the rate at which images are relayed to the OS

Refresh rate is the speed at which the monitor updates the display image

Question 3

What are the types of display connectors?

Answer 3

DisplayPort
RCA
DVI
HD15 (VGA)
HDMI
miniHDMI
miniDin-6

Question 4

What are the categories of display cable?

Answer 4

Component (divided)
Composite (all in one)
Coaxial

Question 5

What is image burn in?

Answer 5

Permanent discolouration of pixels on a display

Question 6

What is contrast ratio?

Answer 6

Ability to display range between the darkest and lightest colour

Question 7

What is native resolution?

Answer 7

The exact resolution of the pixels on a monitor

Question 8

What is aspect ratio?

Answer 8

The proportional relationship between width and height of a display

Question 9

What accessory can be used on screens to restrict viewing or reflection?

Answer 9

Privacy shield

Anti-glare shield

Question 10

What could you do if a driver update caused problems?

Answer 10

Roll-back driver