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

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

1.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.

2.Which printing technology uses the vibration of a crystal to control the flow of ink onto the paper to produce an image?
#piezoelectric


3.Which unit is commonly used to measure the print quality of an inkjet printer?
#DPI

4.What is the best source for a Windows-compatible scanner driver?
#website for scanner manufacturer

5.What is an advantage of using a solid-ink printer instead of an inkjet printer?
#It produces vivid color prints.

6.What are two advantages of using impact printers? (Choose two.)
#carbon-copy printing ability
#inexpensive consumables

7.What is typical of a network printer installation?
#the use of Ethernet or wireless

8.Which software converts scanned pages into text?
#Optical Character Recognition

9.Which three functions are commonly included in the all-in-one devices? (Choose three.)
#fax
#printer
#scanner

10.Which step of the laser printing process is the last step performed by a laser printer when printing a document?
#fusing

11.Which technology is used by laser printers?
#electrophotographic

12.Which two modes of operation within the IEEE 1284 standard allow bi-directional communication? (Choose two.)
#ECP
#EPP

13.Which standard governs the use of parallel printer ports?
#IEEE 1284

14.Which printer technology is used in low-cost, photo-quality printers?
#inkjet


15.Which type of printer is commonly used in stores to produce cash register receipts?
#thermal

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 software, embedded in a printer, controls how the printer operates and can be upgraded?
#firmware

18.What is the maximum number of devices that can be connected to a single FireWire interface?
#63

19.Which laser printer component is a metal cylinder that is coated with a light-sensitive insulating material?
#drum

20.Which two names refer to the IEEE 1394 standard? (Choose two.)
#FireWire
#i.Link


21.Which step of the laser printing process involves scanning the photosensitive drum with a laser?
#writing

22.Which Windows XP command sends a file named example.txt to the default printer?
#print example.txt

23.Which two Wi-Fi standards are used to provide a wireless connection between printers and computers? (Choose two.)
#802.11b
#802.11g


24.What is a common disadvantage of inkjet printers?
#The nozzles can get obstructed.

25.What laser printer component could cause streaking?
#drum