Which of the following would benefit MOST from the use of dual monitors?

Question

Options

• AGaming PC
• BHome theater PC
• CA/V editing station
• DThin client

• C
  95% (19)
• D
  5% (1)

Explanation

An Audio/Video (A/V) editing station benefits MOST from dual monitors because of the nature of the work involved.

Why A/V editing needs dual monitors:

• Video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve) has complex, multi-panel interfaces: a timeline, a preview window, media bins, effects panels, and audio meters all need to be visible simultaneously.
• One monitor can display the full-screen video preview while the second shows the timeline and editing controls, eliminating the need to constantly resize or switch between panels.
• This directly improves workflow efficiency and reduces errors in precision editing tasks.

Why the other options are less suited:

• A. Gaming PC: Gaming typically uses a single primary display for immersion; a second monitor can be useful but is not a core requirement for gaming functionality.
• B. Home theater PC: Designed for media playback on a TV or single large display. A second monitor would be unusual and counterproductive in a living room setup.
• D. Thin client: Thin clients are minimalist terminals designed for simple tasks (basic office work, virtual desktop access). They typically have limited GPU capability and don't run resource-intensive multi-panel applications that justify dual monitors.

Key CompTIA A+ concept: Matching hardware configurations to use cases - A/V workstations are classified as a specialized system type requiring high-performance displays, often multiple monitors, to support professional multimedia workflows.

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