Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - DAC

What does DAC stand for?

• Data Access Control

• Digital-to-Analog Converter

• Digital Audio Converter

• Direct Analog Connection

What is the main function of a DAC?

• Filters out noise from analog signal

• Boosts power of digital signal

• Converts analog signal to digital signal

• Converts digital signal to analog signal

Which devices require a DAC to convert digital audio signals?

• Computers, smartphones, televisions

• Printers, scanners, routers

• Cars, bicycles, airplanes

• Microwaves, refrigerators, washing machines

What is the purpose of a DAC in audio playback devices?

• Convert digital audio signal to analog for output

• Convert video signal to audio signal

• Convert audio signal to video signal

• Convert analog audio signal to digital for storage

Which component of a laptop is responsible for converting audio signals when using analog headphones?

• RAM

• GPU

• CPU

• DAC

What is the role of a DAC in Bluetooth headphones connected to a laptop?

• Increases wireless signal strength

• Filters out background noise

• Boosts power of sound waves

• Converts digital audio signal to sound waves

How can the quality of an analog signal be affected in DACs?

• Brand of the audio interface

• Differences in circuit design and component quality

• Length of the audio cable

• Color of the DAC casing

Which type of monitors do not require a DAC for display?

• LCD, LED, OLED

• CRT, Plasma, Projection

• Touchscreen, Curved, Ultrawide

• 4K, 8K, HDR

What does a video DAC convert digital image and video signals into?

• Wireless signal for display on smartphone

• Digital signal for display on LCD monitor

• Optical signal for display on projector

• Analog signal for display on CRT monitor

Why do some DACs produce a cleaner analog signal than others?

• Higher-quality components

• Faster processing speed

• Larger physical size

• Lower price point