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Chapter 7 Exam - IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software (Version 4.1)

1  
What is an advantage of using a solid-ink printer instead of an inkjet printer?

    #It produces vivid color prints.
  
2   
What is typical of a network printer installation?
   
    #the use of Ethernet or wireless

3   
Which two modes of operation within the IEEE 1284 standard allow bi-directional communication? (Choose two.)
   
    #ECP
    #EPP
   
4   
What is the maximum number of devices that can be connected to a single FireWire interface?
   
    #63
   
5   
What is a common disadvantage of inkjet printers?
   
    #The nozzles can get obstructed.
   

6   
What are two advantages of using impact printers? (Choose two.)

    #carbon-copy printing ability
    #inexpensive consumables
   
7   
Which software converts scanned pages into text?
   
    #Optical Character Recognition
   
8   
Which two Wi-Fi standards are used to provide a wireless connection between printers and computers? (Choose two.)
   
    #802.11b
    #802.11g
   
9   
Which laser printer component is a metal cylinder that is coated with a light-sensitive insulating material?
   
    #drum
   
10   
Instead of the document that was expected, a printer is printing unusual characters. What should be the next steps in solving this printer problem?
   
    #Check the printer data cabling. If the cabling is secure on both ends, replace the print cartridge or ribbon.
   
11   
Which step of the laser printing process is the last step performed by a laser printer when printing a document?
   
    #fusing
   

12   
Which three functions are commonly included in the all-in-one devices? (Choose three.)
   
    #fax
    #printer
    #scanner
   
13   
What is the best source for a Windows-compatible scanner driver?
   
    #website for scanner manufacturer
   
14   
Which printing technology uses the vibration of a crystal to control the flow of ink onto the paper to produce an image?
   
    #piezoelectric
   
15   
Which unit is commonly used to measure the print quality of an inkjet printer?
   
    #DPI

16   
A museum possesses several old paintings that the curators wish to reproduce and sell in the museum gift shop. Which type of scanner can be used to produce the highest-quality reproduction?
   
    #drum
   
17   
Which step of the laser printing process involves scanning the photosensitive drum with a laser?
   
    #writing

18   
Which software, embedded in a printer, controls how the printer operates and can be upgraded?
   
    #firmware
   
19   
Which type of printer is commonly used in stores to produce cash register receipts?
   
    #thermal

20   
Which two names refer to the IEEE 1394 standard? (Choose two.)
   
    #FireWire
    #i.Link
   
21   
Which standard governs the use of parallel printer ports?
   
    #IEEE 1284
   
22   
Which Windows XP command sends a file named example.txt to the default printer?
   
    #print example.txt

23   
Which printer technology is used in low-cost, photo-quality printers?

    #inkjet
   
24   
Which technology is used by laser printers?
   
    #electrophotographic
   

25   
What laser printer component could cause streaking?
    #drum