Module 10: Essential Peripherals
Week of Thu, Sep 24 · module closes Mon, Sep 28
Take Meerk's quiz for Module 10
This module's items
- M10 Discussiondue Thu, Sep 24 · points in Canvas
Exact due times are in Canvas. Late work is not accepted.
Know these cold
- Resolutions: 1080p (1920x1080), 1440p (2560x1440), 4K (3840x2160) — higher resolution needs more GPU power.
- Panel types: IPS (best color/angles), TN (fastest response ~1 ms), VA (best contrast).
- USB speeds: 2.0 = 480 Mbps, 3.2 Gen 1 = 5 Gbps, 3.2 Gen 2 = 10 Gbps, USB4 = 40 Gbps.
- USB Type-C is a connector shape — actual speed depends on port spec (may be USB 2.0 through USB4).
- HDMI 2.0 = 18 Gbps, max 4K@60Hz; HDMI 2.1 = 48 Gbps, max 4K@144Hz.
- DisplayPort 1.4 = 32.4 Gbps, supports 4K@120Hz with DSC.
Meerk's quiz — open the Module 10 gate
10 questions, no time limit. 85% on your first attempt in a 24-hour window opens the gate. Retakes inside the window are practice — they help you learn, they don't count. Work alone; the point is to know it, not to have seen it.
Stuck?
Raise your hand. Mr. James gets a message right away and can help you remotely. Nothing else is stored — just your last name, grade, and where you're stuck.
Dinner Table Question
Ask at home: A user buys a 4K 144Hz monitor and connects it via HDMI 2.0. They only get 60 Hz. Why, and what cable should they use?
En español: Un usuario compra un monitor 4K 144Hz y lo conecta por HDMI 2.0. Solo obtiene 60 Hz. Por que, y que cable debe usar?