Ch 2: Display Adapters Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is the purpose of a display adapter, also called a video card, video adapter, or graphics card?
A
provides processing power to feed information into the display monitor
It converts a computer’s digital output. Instructions for displaying using HDMI, DVI, VGA, DisplayPort, or Thunderbolt
2
Q
What are the two ways an adapter can be present?
A
- built in
- added as an extra port.
3
Q
What is a Graphics Processing Unit, or GPU?
A
a display adapter’s own processor
4
Q
What is a monochrome display?
A
An auto displays that shows output in only one color
5
Q
What is color depth or bit depth?
A
the number of bits used in a graphics expansion port to store information about each pixel
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