A user reports that an image seems to be permanently 'ghosted' onto their high-end monitor, which they primarily use for graphic design. The user has recently been working on a project that requires the same image to be displayed on the screen for extended periods. As a technician, what is the most likely cause of this issue?
The monitor requires re-calibration to correct the image retention.
The screen brightness is set too high, causing image persistence.
The static image displayed for extended periods has resulted in display burn-in.
There is generalized pixel degradation across the entire screen.
Display burn-in occurs when a static image is left on a screen for a prolonged period, causing the pixels to retain the image even after changing the content displayed. This is particularly common in older CRT and certain types of LCD monitors, as well as OLED displays. The correct answer addresses the cause of the issue the user is experiencing-leaving the same image displayed for too long. The other options are incorrect because they refer to different issues: high screen brightness can accelerate burn-in but is not the root cause in this scenario, pixel degradation affects individual pixels rather than a consistent image across the screen, and screen calibration is used to adjust color accuracy, not fix physical pixel damage.
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