Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - CRT Monitors

What does CRT stand for?

• Computer Resolution Technology

• Central Random Technology

• Cathode Ray Tube

• Circuit Response Time

How do CRT displays operate?

• By projecting images using lasers

• By firing electrons towards an array of phosphor dots

• By emitting light directly from the screen

• By using liquid crystals to display images

What colors are the phosphor dots arranged in on a CRT display?

• Yellow, Cyan, and Magenta

• Black and White

• Red, Green, and Blue (RGB)

• Orange, Purple, and Brown

Why were CRT monitors bulky and heavy?

• Due to the vacuum tube and thick lead-coated glass

• Because of the use of liquid crystals

• To accommodate larger screens

• To improve image quality

What advantage did CRT monitors have over early LCDs?

• Reproducing colors more accurately

• Being lighter and thinner

• Having higher resolution

• Producing sharper images

What was the weight of a 17" CRT monitor?

• Over 50 lbs (22.7 kg)

• Exactly 25 lbs (11.3 kg)

• Less than 10 lbs (4.5 kg)

• Around 35 or 40 lbs (15-18 kg)

What did CRT monitors not have that allowed switching between resolutions without loss of image quality?

• A high refresh rate

• A native resolution

• A wide color gamut

• An anti-glare coating

What was a drawback of CRT monitors compared to LCDs?

• Having longer response times

• Being front-heavy

• Requiring more power

• Having lower contrast ratios

What did the vacuum tube in a CRT monitor require to hold up to the pressure?

• Aluminum frame

• Carbon fiber reinforcement

• Thin plastic casing

• Thick, lead-coated glass

How did CRT monitors compare to LCDs in terms of input delay?

• Had longer input delays

• Produced an image faster with less input delay

• Had variable input delays

• Produced slower images with more input delay