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220-1201 Practice Question: A technician is setting up a dual-monitor…
A technician is setting up a dual-monitor configuration for a financial analyst who needs to see many columns of data side by side. The user wants the sharpest possible text and the highest pixel density. Which type of display panel should the technician recommend?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many exam-takers choose OLED for its high contrast and pixel density, overlooking its burn-in risk with static content, or choose TN for its fast response time, ignoring the critical need for viewing angle stability and text sharpness in multi-monitor setups.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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IPS (In-Plane Switching) panel
IPS panels are the correct choice because they offer superior color accuracy, wide viewing angles, and high pixel density, which are essential for a financial analyst viewing many columns of data side by side. Unlike TN or VA panels, IPS technology maintains consistent brightness and color across the entire screen, ensuring sharp text without distortion when viewed from different angles. This makes IPS ideal for tasks requiring precise visual clarity and minimal color shift.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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TN (Twisted Nematic) panel
Why it's wrong here
TN panels use twisted nematic liquid crystals that align horizontally when voltage is applied, producing inferior colour reproduction and narrow viewing angles, which degrade text sharpness when viewing financial spreadsheets across a wide dual-monitor setup. This option tempts because TN panels offer the fastest response times and highest refresh rates, making them the correct choice for competitive gaming where motion clarity is prioritised over pixel density and colour accuracy.
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IPS (In-Plane Switching) panel
Why this is correct
IPS panels provide excellent color accuracy, wide viewing angles, and consistent brightness, which are ideal for sharp text and data analysis.
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VA (Vertical Alignment) panel
Why it's wrong here
VA panels offer good contrast but can suffer from color shifting at off-angles, which may not be ideal for side-by-side monitors.
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OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) panel
Why it's wrong here
OLED panels have excellent color and contrast but are more expensive and prone to burn-in with static data like financial spreadsheets.
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