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  • Which factor affects the speed of an inkjet printer?

    • The desired quality of the image

    • The size of printer power supply

    • The cost of the inkjet cartridges

  • What are two cables that are used to connect a computer to a printer? (Choose two.)

  • What type of connection would be used to connect a printer directly to the network?

  • What is a characteristic of thermal inkjet nozzles?

    • The heat creates a bubble of steam in the chamber.

    • Heat is applied to the ink reservoir of each nozzle.

    • The vibration of the crystal controls the flow of ink.

    • A charge is applied to the printhead.

  • In laser printing, what is the name of the process of applying toner to the latent image on the drum?

  • What mechanism is used in a laser printer to permanently fuse the toner to the paper?

  • Which statement describes a printer driver?

    • It is the interface in Windows that identifies a unique printer attached to the workstation.

    • It is cache inside a printer that stores documents to be printed in a queue.

    • It is software that converts a document into the format that a printer can understand.

    • It is the configuration code that is sent to a printer to identify the operating system of the workstation.

  • A technician is installing a printer that will be directly connected to a computer. Why does the technician not connect the printer initially during the installation process?

    • The printer needs to be configured first.

    • The OS of the workstation needs to be updated first.

    • The printer driver might need to be installed first before the printer is connected.

    • The Microsoft download site needs to be searched first for the printer driver.

  • A Windows 7 computer has several printers configured in the Control Panel Devices and Printers window. Which printer will the computer choose to be the first option for printing?

    • The printer that is set as the default printer

    • The software-based printer that is used to create PDF files

    • The software-based printer that is used to create XPS files

    • A manual selection, which is always needed

  • What is a characteristic of global and per-document options in print settings?

    • Per-document options override global options.

    • Global options take precedence over per-document options.

    • It is not possible to configure per-document options.

    • It is not possible to configure global options.

  • A user discovers that an inkjet color printer is printing different colors from those that are shown on the screen. What can be done to solve this problem?

    • Adjust the printer spool.

  • The users on a LAN are reporting that computers respond slowly whenever high resolution photographs are being printed on the color laser printer. What would be the cause of this problem?

    • The printer does not have enough memory to buffer an entire photograph.

    • The printer is not configured for duplex printing.

    • The paper is not adequate for photograph printing.

    • The printer is not configured for the proper paper orientation.

  • What is the purpose of the Additional Drivers button in the Sharing tab of the Printer Properties?

    • To add additional drivers for other operating systems

    • To add additional drivers for other printers in the network

    • To add additional drivers for duplex printing

    • To add additional drivers for other printers connected to the computer

  • What are two methods to connect to a printer wirelessly? (Choose two.)

  • In Windows 8, what must be configured to enable one user to share a USB-connected printer with another user on the same network?

    • Virtualization option in BIOS

  • Which type of print server provides the most functions and capabilities?

    • A dedicated PC print server

    • A computer-shared print server

    • A print server that is implemented in software

  • What are two functions of a print server? (Choose two.)

    • Provide print resources to all connected client computers

    • Store print jobs in a queue until the printer is ready

    • Ensure that the connected client computers have up-to-date printer drivers

    • Store backups of documents sent to the printer

    • Provide uninterrupted power to the printer

  • Which action supports an effective printer preventive maintenance program?

    • Reset the printer page counters if available.

    • Replace laser printer toner at set predetermined time intervals.

    • Clean inkjet print heads when they stop working.

    • Disconnect the printer from the power source when it is not in use.

  • How can the life of a thermal printer be extended?

    • Clean the heating element regularly with isopropyl alcohol.

    • Clean the inside of the printer with a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter.

    • Keep the paper dry in a low humidity environment.

    • Wipe the outside of the printer with a damp cloth.

  • After applying a solution to a printer problem, a technician restarts the printer and prints a test page. Which step of the troubleshooting process is the technician applying?

    • Verifying the solution and system functionality

    • Testing a theory to determine the cause of the problem

    • Documenting findings, actions, and outcomes

  • A technician recorded that a new fuser roller unit was installed in a laser printer to solve a printing problem. Which step in the troubleshooting process did the technician just perform?

    • Documenting findings, actions, and outcomes

    • Verifying the solution and system functionality

    • Testing a theory to determine the cause of the problem

  • What are two probable causes for printer paper jams?

    • A defective print cartridge

    • An incorrect print driver

  • What corrective action should be taken if a printer is printing faded images?

    • Secure loose printer cables

    • Replace the toner cartridge

  • What corrective action would a technician take in response to a print spooler error?

    • Restart the print spooler

    • Update the printer driver

  • What would cause an inkjet printer to fail to print any pages?

    • The printer software is set to toner save.

    • The printer ribbon is worn out.

    • The ink cartridge is empty.

    • The printer is loaded with a paper type other than photo paper.

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