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220-1201 Practice Question: A technician is configuring a new all-in-one PC…
A technician is configuring a new all-in-one PC for a graphic designer. The designer needs to calibrate the display for accurate color reproduction. Which technology should the technician ensure the monitor supports?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse high refresh rate (144Hz) or high contrast ratio (VA) with color accuracy, but CompTIA A+ tests the specific requirement for graphic design: IPS panels are the industry standard for color-critical work due to their wide viewing angles and consistent color reproduction.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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IPS panel with high color gamut
An IPS (In-Plane Switching) panel with a high color gamut (e.g., sRGB, Adobe RGB, or DCI-P3 coverage) is essential for accurate color reproduction. IPS technology provides consistent color and brightness across wide viewing angles, which is critical for graphic design work where color fidelity is paramount. High color gamut ensures the display can reproduce a broader range of colors, meeting professional calibration standards.
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 panel with 144Hz refresh rate
Why it's wrong here
TN panels deliver fast response times but narrow viewing angles and limited colour gamut, so they cannot support accurate colour reproduction. It is tempting because 144Hz suits motion-heavy work, and would be correct for competitive gaming rather than print or design colour calibration.
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IPS panel with high color gamut
Why this is correct
An IPS panel with high colour gamut covers a wider portion of colour spaces such as Adobe RGB, enabling accurate colour reproduction after calibration. This directly satisfies the designer's requirement for dependable colour fidelity, which standard-gamut panels cannot guarantee.
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VA panel with high contrast ratio
Why it's wrong here
A high contrast ratio describes native panel contrast, not colour accuracy; VA panels shift gamma and colour with viewing angle, undermining calibration. VA suits dark-room media viewing where contrast is the priority, but hardware calibration needs a monitor exposing LUT adjustments and gamut presets.
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OLED panel with burn-in protection
Why it's wrong here
OLED delivers per-pixel contrast and wide gamut, but hardware calibration requires lookup-table support in the monitor and OS colour management; burn-in mitigation addresses panel longevity, not colour accuracy. OLED would be the right pick where true blacks and HDR contrast matter more than calibrated delta-E.
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