CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Resolutions and Aspect Ratios

The video tutorial explores the evolution of monitor resolutions, starting with the 4:3 aspect ratio used in early graphics monitors, including VGA, SVGA, SXGA, and UXGA. It then discusses the 16:10 aspect ratio, popular for its aesthetic appeal linked to the golden ratio. The tutorial covers the advent of HDTV, introducing 720P and its progression to QHD and 1080P, which are popular among gamers. Finally, it examines the rise of 4K and 5K resolutions, highlighting their growing dominance in the market.

What was the resolution of the VGA, the first generation graphics monitor?

• 800 by 600

• 640 by 480

• 1280 by 1024

• 1600 by 1200

Which aspect ratio is associated with the golden ratio and was popular for a while?

• 5:4

• 16:10

• 16:9

• 4:3

What resolution is commonly associated with 720P HDTV?

• 1920 by 1080

• 1366 by 768

• 2560 by 1440

• 3840 by 2160

Which resolution is known as QHD or WQHD?

• 1920 by 1080

• 1366 by 768

• 2560 by 1440

• 3840 by 2160

What is the resolution of classic HDTV?

• 1920 by 1080

• 2560 by 1440

• 3840 by 2160

• 5120 by 2880

Which resolution is referred to as classic 4K?

• 1920 by 1080

• 5120 by 2880

• 2560 by 1440

• 3840 by 2160

What is the resolution of 5K displays?

• 2560 by 1440

• 1920 by 1080

• 5120 by 2880

• 3840 by 2160