Computer Fundamentals - Engineering

Q1:

A monitor's _____ is the distance between the holes in the mask behind the screen. This helps determine how sharp the dots appear.

A refresh rate

B dot pitch

C resolution

D color depth

E None of the above

ANS:B - dot pitch

Dot pitch: is a measurement that defines the sharpness of a display. It measures the distance between one dot and the other dot used to display the image on the screen. The smaller the dot pitch, the sharper the picture.

A pixel is the smallest programmable visual element and maps to the dot if the display is set to its highest resolution. When set to lower resolutions, a pixel encompasses multiple dots.