- A
A high-brightness screen protector that boosts luminance.
Why wrong: Screen protectors do not increase brightness; they only affect light transmission.
- B
A privacy screen filter to reduce viewing angles.
Why wrong: Privacy filters reduce visibility from angles but do not improve sunlight readability.
- C
An anti-glare screen protector with a matte finish.
This is correct; it reduces glare and improves outdoor visibility.
- D
A sunshade hood that attaches to the tablet case.
Why wrong: A sunshade can help but is bulky and less practical for a driver; a screen protector is more convenient.
Question 680 of 1,020
Anti-Glare Screen Protector for Outdoor Use
This 220-1201 practice question tests your understanding of mobile device accessories. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. 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 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?
Quick Answer
The answer is an anti-glare screen protector with a matte finish. This accessory directly addresses poor outdoor readability by using a matte surface that diffuses incoming light, reducing harsh reflections and glare that wash out the display in direct sunlight. For the CompTIA A+ Core 1 220-1201 exam, this scenario tests your knowledge of mobile device accessories and display technologies under the domain of hardware and network troubleshooting. A common trap is confusing anti-glare protectors with privacy filters—while both reduce reflections, a privacy filter narrows the viewing angle for security, whereas an anti-glare screen protector is specifically designed to improve outdoor visibility without restricting the field of view. Remember the memory tip: “Matte fights the sun’s glare, privacy keeps the screen square.”
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.
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.
- ✗
A high-brightness screen protector that boosts luminance.
Why it's wrong here
Screen protectors do not increase brightness; they only affect light transmission.
- ✗
A privacy screen filter to reduce viewing angles.
Why it's wrong here
Privacy filters reduce visibility from angles but do not improve sunlight readability.
- ✓
An anti-glare screen protector with a matte finish.
Why this is correct
This is correct; it reduces glare and improves outdoor visibility.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
A sunshade hood that attaches to the tablet case.
Why it's wrong here
A sunshade can help but is bulky and less practical for a driver; a screen protector is more convenient.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
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.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Anti-glare screen protectors use a matte finish with a micro-etched surface that diffuses reflected light via Lambertian scattering, reducing specular reflections that cause glare. This is distinct from a privacy filter, which uses a louvered microstructure to limit viewing angles (typically ±30 degrees) but does not address ambient light reflection. In real-world use, a matte protector may slightly reduce image sharpness and contrast, but for outdoor navigation and photo review, the trade-off is acceptable for glare reduction.
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?
Mobile Device Accessories — This question tests Mobile Device Accessories — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: 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.
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Variation 1. A field technician frequently uses a ruggedized tablet outdoors for data collection. They complain that the screen is hard to read in direct sunlight. Which accessory would best improve screen visibility without adding significant bulk?
easy- A.A privacy filter
- ✓ B.An anti-glare screen protector
- C.A portable external monitor
- D.An external battery pack
Why B: An anti-glare screen protector uses a matte finish with microscopic ridges that diffuse reflected light, reducing glare and improving contrast in bright environments. This directly addresses the technician's issue of poor readability in direct sunlight without adding significant bulk to the ruggedized tablet.
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