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What printer PORT do most printers use today?
- Serial
- Parallel
- USB
- Firewire

About This Quiz

This is a quiz that tests knowledge of printers,for the 220-601 exam.
it has questions on printers,the laser printing process,and troubleshooting

2.

The resolution of a printer is measured in?
- Dots per inch (DPI)
- Dots per minute(DPM)
- Pages per inch (PPI)
- Pages per minute (PPM)
Correct Answer

A. Dots per inch (DPI)

Explanation

printers resolution is measured in dots per inch(dpi)
Speed is in (PPM) PAGES PER MINUTE

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3.

What is responsible for cleaning the photosenstive drum of electrical charge?
- Static
- Static charge eliminator
- Charger
- Swab
Correct Answer

A. Static charge eliminator

Explanation

this is the static charge eliminator

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4.

What printers create an image on paper by physically striking an ink ribbon against the papers surface?
- Inkjet
- Laser
- Impact
- Thermal
Correct Answer

A. Impact
5.

Thermal wax printers use ------------ to put the image onto the paper?
- Laser
- Thermal
- Fuse
- Wax
Correct Answer

A. Wax

Explanation

Thermal printers use WAX,to put the image onto the paper.

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6.

If a spot appears on every page,in the same place,what could be at fault?
- Laser
- Toner
- Fuser
- Drum
Correct Answer

A. Drum

Explanation

Drum,may be damaged,or some toner,may be stuck to the fuser rollers.

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7.

Which printer description language was developed by Hewlett packard?
- GDI
- PCI
- PCL
- Postcript
Correct Answer

A. PCL

Explanation

PCL was developed by hewlett packard

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8.

What is the approximate maximum data transfer rate of a standard parallel port?
- 50Kbps
- 100 Kbps
- 150Kbps
- 200 Kbps
Correct Answer

A. 150Kbps

Explanation

150 Kbps

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9.

Which of the following is NOT a printer language?
- ASCII
- Hexcode
- PCL
- Postcript
Correct Answer

A. Hexcode

Explanation

Hexcode is not a printer language
Adobe systems developed postcript ,capable of high resolution graphics and scalable fonts.
ASCII setof characters,contains a variety of control codes for transferring data some of which can be used to control printers.
PCL was developed by hewlett packard

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10.

Wilson is complaining that nothing comes out of his printer,when he presses print,he clicks on print,but nothings happening,the printer is switched on,and connected,what should he check first?
- Paper tray
- Print spooler
- Printer
- Connectivity
Correct Answer

A. Paper tray

Explanation

Check the obvious first,the paper availability,if thats ok,check the print spooler

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11.

Bob is taking up digital photography ,and he wants a printer that enable him to print his photos,with the best results.What printer would you recommend?
- Dot matrix
- Laser
- Dye Sublimation
- Impact
Correct Answer

A. Dye Sublimation

Explanation

Dye sublimation best for photography,printing photos

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12.

Which of the following about laser printers is true?
- Laser printers do not print colour
- All laser printers use lasers
- The transfer corona can be cleaned with a cotton swab and rubbing alcohol
- Replacing the toner cartridge when the laser printer is powered on can be dangerous
Correct Answer

A. The transfer corona can be cleaned with a cotton swab and rubbing alcohol

Explanation

The transfer corona can be cleaned with a cottn swab and rubbing alcohol

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13.

What is the maximum length suported by IEEE 1284 compliant cabling?
- 6 FEET
- 10 FEET
- 15 FEET
- 32 FEET
Correct Answer

A. 32 FEET

Explanation

maximum supported length IEEE 1284 compliant cabling is 32 feet

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14.

What part of the laser printing process is a laser used?
- Charge
- Fuse
- Tone
- Writing
Correct Answer

A. Writing

Explanation

This is the writing stage of the laser printing process

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15.

Which type of printer can produce continuos tone?
- Impact
- Inkjet
- Dye sublimation
- DIRECT THERMAL
Correct Answer

A. Dye sublimation

Explanation

dye sublimation

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16.

Deborah in accounting needs to print receipts in duplicate.The white copy stays with accounting and the pink copy goes to the customer.What type of printer should you install?
- Impact
- Inkjet
- Laserjet
- Thermal Wax Transfer
Correct Answer

A. Inkjet

Explanation

This would be an inkjet printer

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17.

Sheila complains that vetical white lines are usually appearing on sheets of paper ,when she prints,what could be the problem?
- Clogged Fuser
- Clogged Printer rollers
- Clogged toner
- Clogged Drum
Correct Answer

A. Clogged toner

Explanation

Clogged toner

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18.

What connectors are on the ends of an IEEE 1284 parallel printer cable? choose two
- DB 25
- DB36
- 25 PIN CENTRONICS
- 36 PIN CENTRONICS
Correct Answer(s)

A. DB 25
A. 36 PIN CENTRONICS

Explanation

DB 25,and 36 pin centronics

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The resolution of a printer is measured in?

What is responsible for cleaning the photosenstive drum of electrical charge?

What printers create an image on paper by physically striking an ink ribbon against the papers surface?

Thermal wax printers use ------------ to put the image onto the paper?

If a spot appears on every page,in the same place,what could be at fault?

Which printer description language was developed by Hewlett packard?

What is the approximate maximum data transfer rate of a standard parallel port?

Which of the following is NOT a printer language?

Wilson is complaining that nothing comes out of his printer,when he presses print,he clicks on print,but nothings happening,the printer is switched on,and connected,what should he check first?

Bob is taking up digital photography ,and he wants a printer that enable him to print his photos,with the best results.What printer would you recommend?

Which of the following about laser printers is true?

What is the maximum length suported by IEEE 1284 compliant cabling?

What part of the laser printing process is a laser used?

Which type of printer can produce continuos tone?

Deborah in accounting needs to print receipts in duplicate.The white copy stays with accounting and the pink copy goes to the customer.What type of printer should you install?

Sheila complains that vetical white lines are usually appearing on sheets of paper ,when she prints,what could be the problem?

What connectors are on the ends of an IEEE 1284 parallel printer cable? choose two