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What is the main disadvantage of the early graphical display devices mentioned in the text?
What is the main disadvantage of the early graphical display devices mentioned in the text?
What technology improved the early graphical display devices in the 1960's?
What technology improved the early graphical display devices in the 1960's?
What is the main difference between analog and digital displays in terms of raster scan technology?
What is the main difference between analog and digital displays in terms of raster scan technology?
What is the definition of a 'pixel' in the context of raster scan display technology?
What is the definition of a 'pixel' in the context of raster scan display technology?
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How is the raster image stored in a computer or digital display?
How is the raster image stored in a computer or digital display?
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Which of the following devices uses raster scan display technology?
Which of the following devices uses raster scan display technology?
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What is the primary advantage of vector display technology over raster display technology?
What is the primary advantage of vector display technology over raster display technology?
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What is the main component that draws the picture in a vector display system?
What is the main component that draws the picture in a vector display system?
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What is the purpose of the 'refresh buffer' or 'vector file' in a vector display system?
What is the purpose of the 'refresh buffer' or 'vector file' in a vector display system?
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How often are the component lines of a picture redrawn in a random scan vector display system?
How often are the component lines of a picture redrawn in a random scan vector display system?
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What is the main disadvantage of vector display technology compared to raster display technology?
What is the main disadvantage of vector display technology compared to raster display technology?
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What is the purpose of the 'display program' or 'display file' in a vector display system?
What is the purpose of the 'display program' or 'display file' in a vector display system?
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What type of graphics applications store mathematical descriptions of geometric elements?
What type of graphics applications store mathematical descriptions of geometric elements?
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Which of the following is an example of a 3D geometry-based graphics application?
Which of the following is an example of a 3D geometry-based graphics application?
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How are images created in geometry-based graphics applications?
How are images created in geometry-based graphics applications?
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What is a 'primitive' in the context of geometry-based graphics?
What is a 'primitive' in the context of geometry-based graphics?
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How do users typically interact with geometry-based graphics applications?
How do users typically interact with geometry-based graphics applications?
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What is the purpose of combining geometry-based and sample-based graphics in computer graphics?
What is the purpose of combining geometry-based and sample-based graphics in computer graphics?
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