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1. PRESSROOM You probably think you know your press models pretty well, but can you still identify the following press ranges when the names are all jumbled up? Liked, pedantic warthog

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The jumbled up phrase "Liked, pedantic warthog" can be rearranged to form "Hewlett Packard Indigo". This is the correct answer to the question.

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2. PRESSROOM You probably think you know your press models pretty well, but can you still identify the following press ranges when the names are all jumbled up? Rod hurts

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The jumbled up name "Rod hurts" can be rearranged to form "Durst Rho", which is the correct answer.

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3. PRESSROOM You probably think you know your press models pretty well, but can you still identify the following press ranges when the names are all jumbled up? Gassy sound

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The correct answer is "Goss Sunday." The question is asking the reader to unscramble the jumbled words to identify a press range. The jumbled words "Gassy sound" can be rearranged to form "Goss Sunday," which is the correct answer.

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4. PRESSROOM You probably think you know your press models pretty well, but can you still identify the following press ranges when the names are all jumbled up? Reptile's beheaded germs

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The correct answer is "Heidelberg Speedmaster." The question is asking if you can identify the press range when the name is jumbled up. The jumbled up name "Reptile's beheaded germs" can be rearranged to form "Heidelberg Speedmaster," which is the correct answer.

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5. PRESSROOM You probably think you know your press models pretty well, but can you still identify the following press ranges when the names are all jumbled up? Iffy idlers jump

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The given answer "Fujifilm Spyder" is the correct identification of the press range. The question is asking to unscramble the jumbled names of press models, and "Fujifilm Spyder" is the correct unscrambled version of the given jumbled letters "Iffy idlers jump".

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6. POST-PRESS These cover headlines have words missing – can you fill in the gaps? Q: 'Communisis hails ___ contracts wins as coup for T400 quality'  

Explanation

The missing word in the headline is "BT." The phrase "Communisis hails BT contracts wins as coup for T400 quality" suggests that Communisis, a company or organization, is celebrating or praising the contract wins with BT, another company. The mention of "T400 quality" indicates that these wins are significant and of high quality.

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7. JOB SUBMISSION Keeping the presses running has been as tough as ever in 2012, but some firms did pull off some big contract wins. Your task here is to work out the details… Q: A leading supermarket opted to extend its print contract with HH Associates, but which retailer was it that signed on the dotted line in September?

Explanation

The correct answer is Asda. In September, a leading supermarket decided to extend its print contract with HH Associates. Out of the given options, Asda is the retailer that signed on the dotted line.

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8. JOB SUBMISSION Keeping the presses running has been as tough as ever in 2012, but some firms did pull off some big contract wins. Your task here is to work out the details… Q: In October, St Ives Management Services secured a deal for a politically motivated print portfolio, but which party leader was it that the company now counts as a key client?

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In October, St Ives Management Services secured a deal for a politically motivated print portfolio, indicating that the client is a political figure. The correct answer, David Cameron, is the former leader of the Conservative Party and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2016. This suggests that St Ives Management Services counts David Cameron as a key client for their print services.

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9. JOB SUBMISSION Keeping the presses running has been as tough as ever in 2012, but some firms did pull off some big contract wins. Your task here is to work out the details… Q: Back in January, Alpha Colour Printers won a three-year deal for which public body?

Explanation

In January, Alpha Colour Printers won a three-year deal with NHS Gloucestershire. This means that Alpha Colour Printers secured a contract to provide printing services to NHS Gloucestershire for a period of three years. The other options (NHS Somerset, NHS Dorset, and NHS Devon) are not relevant to the question and are incorrect answers.

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10. JOB SUBMISSION Keeping the presses running has been as tough as ever in 2012, but some firms did pull off some big contract wins. Your task here is to work out the details… Q: SP Group earned itself a £1m deal with a big-name high-street store in August, what was that name?

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SP Group earned a £1m deal with Holland & Barrett, a big-name high-street store, in August.

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11. JOB SUBMISSION Keeping the presses running has been as tough as ever in 2012, but some firms did pull off some big contract wins. Your task here is to work out the details… Q: In July, Polestar Applied Solutions took flight with a new print management contract with an airline group, but which winged business was it?

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In July, Polestar Applied Solutions secured a new print management contract with Monarch Travel Group, an airline group. This means that Polestar will be responsible for managing the printing needs of Monarch Travel Group, which includes tasks such as printing promotional materials, tickets, and other documents for the airline group. This contract win is significant for Polestar as it allows them to expand their client base and establish a partnership with a major player in the airline industry.

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12. PRE-PRESS Before heading to the press, these images need sorting out. Can you identify the prominent faces of 2012 from these badly cropped mug shots? This exhibition boss risked the wrath of competitors with controversial scheduling plans  

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13. POST-PRESS These cover headlines have words missing – can you fill in the gaps? Q: 'UK printers hail falling ___ levels'  

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The missing word in the headline is "distress". The sentence is saying that UK printers are celebrating or praising the decrease in distress levels. This suggests that there has been a decrease in financial or operational difficulties or problems that printers were facing.

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14. PRE-PRESS Before heading to the press, these images need sorting out. Can you identify the prominent faces of 2012 from these badly cropped mug shots? If you didn't see him personally at Drupa, then you'd have certainly heard about this print celebrity, both during the two-week show and since  

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The correct answer is Benny Landa, owner of Landa Corporation. This person is described as a "print celebrity" who was prominent at the Drupa event in 2012 and has been talked about since then. The question asks to identify the prominent faces of 2012, and Benny Landa fits this description.

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15. POST-PRESS These cover headlines have words missing – can you fill in the gaps? Q: 'St Ives sales up, but not from ___ '  

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The missing word in the headline is "Olympics". The explanation for this is that the sales of St Ives have increased, but not because of the Olympics. This suggests that there may be other factors contributing to the increase in sales, such as new marketing strategies or product innovations.

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16. POST-PRESS These cover headlines have words missing – can you fill in the gaps? Q: 'Print wins respite in battle against tobacco ___ plan'  

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The missing word in the headline is "packs". The phrase "Print wins respite in battle against tobacco packs plan" suggests that there is a plan related to tobacco packs, and print media has achieved a temporary victory or relief in this battle.

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17. POST-PRESS These cover headlines have words missing – can you fill in the gaps? Q: 'Buxton retooling continues with ___ Heidelberg spend'  

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The correct answer is £7m. The question is asking for the missing amount of money that Buxton is spending on Heidelberg. The phrase "Buxton retooling continues with ___ Heidelberg spend" suggests that Buxton is continuing their retooling process and the missing amount of money is the amount they are spending on Heidelberg. The answer, £7m, fills in the gap and completes the sentence.

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18. CUSTOMER FEEDBACK Print is an industry not necessarily known for its soundbites, but can you identify who is responsible for the five quotes below? "It is absolutely disgraceful" argued which trade finishing managing director after the government decided against tighter pre-pack controls?

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The correct answer is David Nestor, managing director, First 4 Print Finishing. This is evident from the statement "argued which trade finishing managing director after the government decided against tighter pre-pack controls?" which directly refers to David Nestor as the managing director of First 4 Print Finishing.

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19. CUSTOMER FEEDBACK Print is an industry not necessarily known for its soundbites, but can you identify who is responsible for the five quotes below? "The economics of profit and loss will prevail" revealed which former Bezier chief on joining Inspired Thinking Group?

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The correct answer is Mark Scanlon, chairman, Walstead Investments. This can be inferred from the information given in the question, which states that the quote was revealed by a former Bezier chief upon joining Inspired Thinking Group. The answer choice, Mark Scanlon, is the chairman of Walstead Investments and fits the description given in the question.

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20. CUSTOMER FEEDBACK Print is an industry not necessarily known for its soundbites, but can you identify who is responsible for the five quotes below? "It is game-changing" predicted which print boss about his company's deal for eight more Kodak prosper S5 Imprinting Systems?

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21. PRE-PRESS Before heading to the press, these images need sorting out. Can you identify the prominent faces of 2012 from these badly cropped mug shots? Arguably the man with the most influence over how the print industry fared this year and will fare in 2013

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The given answer, George Osborne, Chancellor, is the correct answer because the question asks to identify the prominent faces of 2012, and George Osborne was the Chancellor of the Exchequer in 2012. As the Chancellor, he had a significant influence over how the print industry fared that year and would continue to have an impact in 2013.

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22. CUSTOMER FEEDBACK Print is an industry not necessarily known for its soundbites, but can you identify who is responsible for the five quotes below? "We're now looking at moving into Scotland" said which print and mail company boss after his company's acquisition of Print 4 Business?

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The correct answer is Dave Broadway, managing director, CFH. This is evident from the statement "We're now looking at moving into Scotland" which was said by the print and mail company boss after his company's acquisition of Print 4 Business.

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23. PRE-PRESS Before heading to the press, these images need sorting out. Can you identify the prominent faces of 2012 from these badly cropped mug shots? This print stalwart returned to the frontline, leaving a cosy continental hideaway to do so  

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24. PRE-PRESS Before heading to the press, these images need sorting out. Can you identify the prominent faces of 2012 from these badly cropped mug shots? This lady became head of the BPIF's new arm BPIF Digital back in September  

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25. CUSTOMER FEEDBACK Print is an industry not necessarily known for its soundbites, but can you identify who is responsible for the five quotes below? "The vast majority of customers will see this makes sense" hoped which major paper group boss after a sales operations restructure was announced?

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The correct answer is Ian Hunt, commercial director, Paperlinx UK. This is evident from the given information that a sales operations restructure was announced and the boss of a major paper group hoped that the vast majority of customers would see this as making sense. The name mentioned, Ian Hunt, is the commercial director of Paperlinx UK, indicating that he is the responsible person for the quote.

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