CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201)Mobile DevicesEasy
A photographer wants a laptop display with wide viewing angles and accurate color reproduction for editing photos in different lighting conditions. Which display technology should the technician recommend?
- AE-ink display
- BCRT monitor
- CIPS panel
- DTN panel
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. IPS panel
IPS (In-Plane Switching) panels provide superior color accuracy and wide viewing angles compared to TN panels, making them ideal for photo and video editing.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. E-ink is used for e-readers, not color-critical work.
- B. CRT monitors are obsolete and not used in laptops.
- D. TN panels are fast but have poor color accuracy and narrow viewing angles.
IPS Panel
A display technology offering accurate color reproduction and wide viewing angles, favored for creative work.
- Better color accuracy than TN
- Wider viewing angles than TN
- Often slightly slower response time than TN, but negligible for photo editing
Memory trick: IPS = 'Incredibly Precise Screen' for color work.