CIS265 Ch 21 – Quiz – Flashcards
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____ printers tend to smudge on inexpensive paper, and they are slower than laser printers.
Laser
Dye-sublimation
Thermal
Inkjet
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Inkjet
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To know the IP address of a network printer, direct the printer to print a ____ page.
consumables
configuration
menu map
device
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configuration
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____ is a language used to communicate how a page is to print and was developed by Adobe Systems.
PCL
JCL
PostScript
GDI
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PostScript
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A dedicated device or computer called a print ____ can control several printers connected to a network.
queue
server
manager
client
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server
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What tool can you use to stop and restart the Windows print spooler?
Service console
Task Manager
Performance Monitor
MSConfig
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Service console
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What is the process called when Windows receives a print job from an application and places the job in a print queue?
banking
spooling
storing
pooling
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spooling
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A laser printer can produce better-quality printouts than a dot matrix printer, even when printing at the same dpi, because it can vary the size of the dots it prints, creating a sharp, clear image using a technology called ____.
REt
REx
VART
eRT
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REt (Resolution Enhancement technology) The term used by HP to describe the way a laser printer varies the size of the dots used to created an image. This technology partly accounts for the sharp, clear image created by a laser printer.
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____ transfer printers use a ribbon that contains wax-based ink.
Inkjet
Laser
Thermal
Dye-sublimation
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Thermal
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Which of the following is true regarding cleaning a printer?
for best results, use ammonia-based cleaners
use compressed air to blow out loose toner
wipe the rollers on a laser printer with a dry cloth
use an antistatic vacuum cleaner to pick up toner
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wipe the rollers on a laser printer with a dry cloth
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Automatically printing on both sides of the page is called ____ printing.
duplex
simplex
duo
complex
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duplex
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How is a network printer identified on the network?
by its MAC address
by its IP address
by the manufacturer name
by a 16-bit built-in identifier
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by its IP address
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Which of the following should you check to verify the port a printer is using is enabled and working?
Print logger
System Monitor
Resource Monitor
Device Manager
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Device Manager
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A ____ printer connects directly to a computer by way of a USB port, parallel port, serial port, or wireless connection.
network
shared
remote
local
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local
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Which of the following is a program embedded in firmware that manages print jobs?
print spooler
print server
printer cache
printer proxy
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print server
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When you print to the Microsoft XPS Document Writer printer, it creates a(n) ____ file.
.xps
.pdf
.xml
.doc
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.xps
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Before replacing an image drum, what should you do first?
unplug it and allow the printer to cool down
send several test pages to the printer right before replacing the drum
empty the paper tray
reset the printer to factory defaults
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unplug it and allow the printer to cool down
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____ printers work by placing toner on an electrically charged rotating drum and then depositing the toner on paper as the paper moves through the system at the same speed the drum is turning.
Inkjet
Thermal
Dye-sublimation
Laser
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Laser
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How do you know if a printer needs routine maintenance?
the number of days since the last maintenance
the printer stops working if the maintenance period has expired
the number of pages the printer has printed since the last maintenance
the LED display shows the number of days before maintenance is required
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the number of pages the printer has printed since the last maintenance
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What can you do to improve a printer's performance?
replace the CPU
increase the memory
install a larger paper tray
replace the toner cartridge
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increase the memory
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What is the first thing you should do to get toner dust off your clothes?
clean immediately with hot water
use a hot hair dryer to blow it off
throw the clothes in the dryer set on high heat
use a can of compressed air to blow off the toner
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use a can of compressed air to blow off the toner