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Computer Graphics
(e) Which of the following functions provide only a single value as a real number?
(i) Valuator function
(ii) Choice or button function
(iii) Pick function
(iv) Locator function
3.11 Review Questions
1. "The graphical interactions happen either by positioning the items or by pointing at items."
Discuss.
2. "The graphical outputs can be of two forms." Justify.
3. "Random scan displays refer to direct view storage tube display and calligraphic display." Explain.
4. "A raster scan display system is the rectangular pattern of image capture and reconstruction in
televisions". Explain.
5. "There are various modern printers that make use of new printing technologies." Justify.
6. Analyze the different types of projectors.
7. "When the LCD monitors are run continuously for long time with a fixed image, a trace of electric
charge is created near the electrode in the LCD module." Explain.
8. "Resolution refers to the sharpness and clarity of an image." Discuss.
9. "The term “refresh-rate” refers to the display screen which is being updated and refreshed".
Explain.
10. "The aspect ratio of the image is defined as the ratio of the width of the image to its height."
Discuss.
11. "Frame buffer refers to the part of memory that is reserved for holding the entire bit-mapped
image that is sent to the monitor." Discuss.
12. "The functional capabilities of I/O devices are divided into four types." Justify.
Answers: Self Assessment
1. (a) True (b) True (c) False (d) True (e) False (f) False
2. (a) Pointing (b) Soft copy (c) Raster-scan (d) Solid ink (e) Ionic impurities
3. (a) Trackball (b) Direct View Storage Tube Display
(c) Dye-sublimation printer (d) Refresh-rate (e) Valuator function
3.12 Further Readings
Bhatia, K, I.K., Computer Graphics, International, Second Edition
Hearn, Donald, & Pauline, M. Baker (2008). Computer Graphic, C version, 2nd Edition
Godse, A.P, (2009), Computer Graphics, Technical Publications
Ziang, & Roy, Avadhani, P.S., (2006). Computer Graphics, The McGraw-Hill Companies,
2nd Edition
http://www.unm.edu/~tbeach/terms/inputoutput.html
http://www.ehow.com/list_7184354_output-devices-computer-graphics.html
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/288883/inputoutput-device
www.cse.iitm.ac.in
http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/o/outputde.htm
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