- A
TN panel with 144Hz refresh rate
Why wrong: High refresh rates are for gaming, not color accuracy; TN panels have poor color reproduction.
- B
IPS panel with high color gamut
IPS panels provide excellent color accuracy and wide viewing angles, essential for graphic design calibration.
- C
VA panel with high contrast ratio
Why wrong: VA panels have good contrast but often struggle with color accuracy compared to IPS.
- D
OLED panel with burn-in protection
Why wrong: OLED offers great color but is prone to burn-in with static elements, and may not be as color-accurate as professional IPS monitors.
Question 968 of 1,020
Choosing an IPS Panel for Accurate Color Calibration in Graphic Design
This 220-1201 practice question tests your understanding of display devices. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
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?
Quick Answer
The correct choice is an IPS panel with high color gamut, because this display technology delivers the wide color coverage and consistent color reproduction essential for accurate display calibration for graphic designer IPS panel workflows. IPS panels maintain color integrity across wide viewing angles, unlike TN or VA panels which suffer from color shift and narrower gamuts, making them unsuitable for professional color-critical tasks. On the CompTIA A+ Core 1 220-1201 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of display technologies and their real-world applications—expect it as a situational question where you must match the monitor type to the job role. A common trap is choosing a high refresh rate TN panel for gaming performance, but remember: graphic design prioritizes color accuracy over speed. Memory tip: “IPS for Image Precision, not TN for Twitchy Navigation.”
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
✓
IPS panel with high color gamut
The correct answer is B because 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.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
TN panel with 144Hz refresh rate
Why it's wrong here
High refresh rates are for gaming, not color accuracy; TN panels have poor color reproduction.
- ✓
IPS panel with high color gamut
Why this is correct
IPS panels provide excellent color accuracy and wide viewing angles, essential for graphic design calibration.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
VA panel with high contrast ratio
Why it's wrong here
VA panels have good contrast but often struggle with color accuracy compared to IPS.
- ✗
OLED panel with burn-in protection
Why it's wrong here
OLED offers great color but is prone to burn-in with static elements, and may not be as color-accurate as professional IPS monitors.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates may 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.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
IPS panels use liquid crystals aligned in parallel to produce consistent color and brightness, which is why they are preferred for color-critical applications like graphic design. Calibration involves adjusting the display's internal LUT (Look-Up Table) to match a standard color space (e.g., sRGB or Adobe RGB) using a hardware colorimeter, and IPS panels respond linearly to these adjustments. In a real-world scenario, a graphic designer working on a print project would need an IPS monitor with at least 99% sRGB coverage to ensure the on-screen colors match the final printed output.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the 220-1201 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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What does this 220-1201 question test?
Display Devices — This question tests Display Devices — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: IPS panel with high color gamut — The correct answer is B because 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.
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