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220-801 Question #402: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is B: Refresh rate. A monitor set to a low refresh rate causes perceptible screen flicker, which is a well-known cause of eye strain, headaches, and motion sickness symptoms.

Question

A user, Ann, is experiencing headaches and motion sickness symptoms when using her new computer monitor. Which of the following can a technician adjust to help Ann?

Options

  • APrivacy filter
  • BRefresh rate
  • CUse a digital signal
  • DBrightness

Explanation

A monitor set to a low refresh rate causes perceptible screen flicker, which is a well-known cause of eye strain, headaches, and motion sickness symptoms.

Common mistakes.

  • A. A privacy filter reduces viewing angles and brightness but does not address flicker or motion perception issues that cause headaches.
  • C. Switching to a digital signal (e.g., from VGA to HDMI/DisplayPort) improves signal quality but does not directly control the refresh rate causing the symptoms.
  • D. Adjusting brightness affects eye fatigue from glare but does not address the flickering caused by a low refresh rate.

Concept tested. Monitor refresh rate and its effect on user health

Reference. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/change-your-display-refresh-rate-in-windows-c8ea729e-0678-015c-c415-f806f04aae5a

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