A field technician is deploying digital signage monitors that require a native 4K resolution at 60 Hz along with embedded multi-channel digital audio. The media player PCs feature standard DisplayPort 1.2 video outputs and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports that lack DisplayPort Alternate Mode support. The monitors provide native DisplayPort 1.2 and HDMI 2.0 inputs. Which TWO cable or adapter configurations will successfully transmit both the 4K at 60 Hz video signal and digital audio from the media player to the display? (Select TWO.)
- A direct DisplayPort-to-DisplayPort cable connected from the media player to the monitor's DisplayPort inputAnswer
- An active DisplayPort-to-HDMI 2.0 adapter connected to the media player and paired with a High Speed HDMI cable to the monitorAnswer
- CA USB Type-C to HDMI cable connected directly from the media player's USB Type-C port to the monitor's HDMI input
- DA passive DisplayPort to Single-Link DVI-D cable attached to a DVI-to-HDMI adapter on the monitor
Answer
The configurations that will successfully transmit 4K video at 60 Hz and digital audio are the direct DisplayPort-to-DisplayPort cable and the active DisplayPort-to-HDMI 2.0 adapter paired with a High Speed HDMI cable.
A direct DisplayPort-to-DisplayPort cable utilizes the native DisplayPort 1.2 specification to carry 4K video at 60 Hz and digital audio without conversion. An active DisplayPort-to-HDMI 2.0 adapter actively translates the signal bandwidth and clock timing to feed an HDMI 2.0 display input at 4K at 60 Hz with full audio support.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
DisplayPort Bandwidth Capabilities and Active Signal Conversion
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