20+ practice questions focused on Display Devices Troubleshooting — one of the most tested topics on the CompTIA A+ Core 1 220-1201 exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation so you learn why the right answer is correct.
Start Display Devices Troubleshooting PracticeA user's 4K monitor is set to 3840x2160 resolution but text and icons appear very small and blurry. The display cable is a standard HDMI cable. What is the most likely cause of the blurriness?
Explanation: Standard HDMI cables (especially older versions) may not have sufficient bandwidth for 4K at proper refresh rates, leading to chroma subsampling and blurry text. The correct answer identifies bandwidth limitation as the cause, and the solution would be to use a high-speed HDMI or DisplayPort cable.
A technician is setting up a dual-monitor workstation. One monitor is connected via DisplayPort, the other via DVI. The DVI monitor is not detected. The DisplayPort monitor works fine. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
Explanation: Many graphics cards require that the DisplayPort monitor be the primary display or that the DVI port is disabled when a DisplayPort is active in certain configurations. However, the most common issue is that the DVI cable is not fully seated or the monitor is not powered on. The correct answer focuses on checking the DVI connection and power, as these are simple to verify.
A technician is troubleshooting a display that shows a single vertical line of dead pixels from top to bottom. The monitor is under warranty. Which of the following is the most appropriate resolution?
Explanation: A vertical line of dead pixels indicates a defect in the LCD panel's column driver or bonding, which is a hardware failure. Unlike a few stuck pixels, this cannot be fixed by software or gentle pressure. The correct answer is to replace the monitor under warranty, as this is a manufacturing defect.
A user reports that their LCD monitor intermittently goes black for 2-3 seconds, then returns to normal. This happens randomly, not during any specific activity. The monitor's power LED stays green during the blackouts. Which component is most likely failing?
Explanation: A green power LED during blackouts indicates the monitor is receiving power and signal, but the backlight is failing. Intermittent backlight failure is a common issue in aging CCFL or LED-backlit LCDs, often due to failing capacitors or inverter. The correct answer identifies the backlight or inverter as the culprit, as the display logic is still working.
A customer complains that their LCD monitor has a persistent faint shadow of the previous image visible on the screen, even after changing applications. What is the most likely cause of this issue?
Explanation: This describes image persistence or burn-in, common in LCD panels left on static images for extended periods. Unlike dead pixels or backlight issues, this is a temporary or permanent ghosting of static content. The correct answer identifies the root cause as static image retention, which can sometimes be reversed with screen refreshers.
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