What resolution is UXGA?


You are looking to purchase a new laptop computer, and the specifications of the laptop’s LCD display are for a UXGA resolution. What are the dimensions in pixels of UXGA resolution?

A) 1024 x 768

B) 1400 x 1050

C) 1600 x 1200

D) 1920 x 1200


Answer: C) 1600 x 1200

UXGA (1600 x 1200) stands for Ultra eXtended Graphics array, and it’s commonly seen in larger 4:3 LCD monitors.

The incorrect answers:

A) 1024 x 768
1024 x 768 is one of the supported resolutions in the eXtended Graphics Array standard.

B) 1400 x 1050
The SXGA (Super eXtended Graphics Array) resolution (1400 x 1050) is most often seen in 17” and 19” LCD monitors.

D) 1920 x 1200
WUXGA (Widescreen Ultra eXtended Graphics Array) is one of the more common large-sized LCD resolutions .

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