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6.6.1. Text Mode
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- 1.
What is text mode?
Hint
Think about the difference between text and graphics on a screen.
- 2.
Name one application of text mode.
Hint
Consider where you see text being displayed on a screen regularly.
- 3.
In text mode, what is primarily displayed on the screen?
- Images
- Characters
- Graphics
Hint
Remember what you see in terminal-like interfaces.
- 4.
True or False: In text mode, each character corresponds to a fixed number of pixels.
- True
- False
Hint
Think about how characters are arranged on a grid.
- 5.
Describe how you would update a character in text mode when a user inputs new data. Include what you would change in the frame buffer.
Hint
Consider how the input affects the stored data directly.
- 6.
How might the resizing of the display impact the effective use of text mode for a terminal? Discuss limitations and solutions.
Hint
Think about how text adapts to various screen dimensions.
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2
Estimated Time
4 min
Passing Score
70%
Instructions
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- You can use hints if you need help
- Complete all questions before submitting
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4 min
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70%
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Estimated Time
4 min
Passing Score
70%
Instructions
- Read each question carefully
- You can use hints if you need help
- Complete all questions before submitting