mediumMultiple ChoiceObjective-mapped
220-1201 Practice Question: A technician is configuring a tablet for a…
A technician is configuring a tablet for a delivery driver who needs to navigate and take photos of packages. The driver complains the tablet's screen is hard to see in direct sunlight. Which accessory would best address this issue?
⚠ Common exam trap
CompTIA often tests the misconception that a 'high-brightness' screen protector can increase luminance, when in fact no passive accessory can boost a display's brightness—only active solutions like a brighter backlight or an external powered shade can do so.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
An anti-glare screen protector with a matte finish.
An anti-glare screen protector with a matte finish reduces reflections by scattering ambient light through a microscopic textured surface, which improves readability in direct sunlight without increasing the display's inherent brightness. This directly addresses the driver's issue of screen glare outdoors, whereas other options either fail to reduce glare or introduce impracticality for mobile use.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
A high-brightness screen protector that boosts luminance.
Why it's wrong here
Screen protectors are passive accessories designed to protect the display surface and modify light transmission or reflection properties. They lack any active components to generate light or amplify the display's inherent luminance. Therefore, a screen protector cannot technically "boost" the screen's brightness or luminance, as these are intrinsic characteristics of the display panel's backlight and pixel technology. Any claim of "high-brightness" in a screen protector is a misnomer, as it can only affect the clarity or amount of light transmitted from the display, not its output power.
- ✗
A privacy screen filter to reduce viewing angles.
Why it's wrong here
Privacy screen filters utilize a microlouver technology, similar to tiny Venetian blinds, to restrict the viewing angle of the display. This design ensures that the screen content is only clearly visible when viewed directly from the front, preventing "shoulder surfing." However, by intentionally blocking light from peripheral angles, these filters inherently reduce the overall light output and perceived brightness for the primary user, making the display significantly harder to read in bright outdoor conditions where maximum light transmission is crucial.
- ✓
An anti-glare screen protector with a matte finish.
Why this is correct
An anti-glare screen protector with a matte finish is specifically designed to diffuse incident ambient light rather than reflecting it specularly. The microscopic texture of the matte surface scatters incoming light in multiple directions, effectively breaking up intense reflections from sources like direct sunlight. This diffusion significantly reduces glare and improves the contrast ratio of the display, making the on-screen content much more legible and comfortable to view in bright outdoor environments.
- ✗
A sunshade hood that attaches to the tablet case.
Why it's wrong here
While a sunshade hood could physically block direct sunlight from hitting the tablet screen, it presents significant practical drawbacks for a delivery driver. Such an accessory adds considerable bulk to the tablet, potentially obstructing the driver's peripheral vision or interfering with mounting solutions. Its cumbersome nature and the need for constant adjustment in a dynamic, mobile environment make it a less convenient and less ergonomic solution compared to a permanent screen treatment for improving outdoor visibility.
Go deeper
Related to this question
About these practice questions
One of 972 original 220-1201 practice questions on Courseiva, each with a full explanation and wrong-answer analysis — not exam dumps or protected exam content. Learn why practice questions differ from exam dumps →
JA
Written by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
Senior Network & Security Engineer · founder of Courseiva
This 220-1201 practice question is part of Courseiva's free CompTIA certification practice question bank. Courseiva provides original exam-style practice questions with explanations, topic-based practice, mock exams, readiness tracking, and study analytics to help learners prepare for the 220-1201 exam.