Chapter 14 Exam - IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software (Version 4.1)

1
Which two items can help extend the life of an inkjet printer? (Choose two.)

• type of ink
• paper type

   
2
Which two scanner options are used to improve document or image scans? (Choose two.)

• resolution changes
• output file format

3
Which two methods are often used to connect a lower-cost printer to a Windows XP network? (Choose two.)

• Use a separate print server.
• Connect to a networked computer and share the printer.

   
4
A technician is trying to allow user access to a printer on a small network. Which solution is the lowest in cost?

• computer-shared printer

    
5
Which type of printing option should be implemented to allow a user to change settings for each document sent to the printer?

• per-document

6
A technician needs to set up multiple printers in an office so that multiple users can access the printers without using the resources of any client computers. What is the best solution to meet these needs?
 

• a dedicated PC print server

7
Which two printer components can retain high voltages even after the printer has been unplugged? (Choose two.)

• corona wire
• transfer roller

8
For a user or technician performing maintenance on a dot matrix printer, what potential safety hazard does a print head present?

• cuts from sharp blades

   
9
Which type of port is used for low-speed dot matrix printers?

• Serial

   
10
Which path will allow a user to add a printer in Windows XP?

• Start > Control Panel > Printers and Faxes > Add a Printer

11
What can a technician do to reduce the time a user must wait when large print jobs are sent to the printer?

• Add more RAM to the printer.

12
A technician has completed the routine maintenance service for all the printers in the accounting department. Which action helps ensure that the next routine maintenance service is performed at the correct time?

• Reset the counters.

   
13
What two solutions would fix the problem that occurs when every page that is printed by a laser printer produces lines or streaks? (Choose two.)

• Replace the drum.
• Use the cleaning utility to clean the cartridge nozzles.

   
14
Users from the art department are complaining that the inkjet printer is producing spotty and streaked printouts. What can be recommended to resolve this problem?

• Clean the print head by running the cleaning utility.

   
15
A technician is installing network printer software and drivers on a Windows Vista computer. At the Select a Printer stage the technician wants to install a printer that is not listed. Which two methods are available to identify and select the required printer? (Choose two.)

• name
• IP address

16
Which two scanning settings can significantly affect the size of the image file? (Choose two.)

• resolution
• output file format

   
17
Users working in humid environments notice that documents printed by a laser printer are of poor quality. It is discovered that the printer is unable to attach toner to the paper. What is the most likely cause of the problem?

• The paper absorbed moisture from the air and is damp.

   
18
Which Windows component allows the Windows operating system to output graphics to a computer screen or print device?

• GDI

19
Which printer component can be upgraded to improve the buffering capabilities of the printer?

• memory

   
20
A technician is installing a new inkjet printer. The printer has successfully printed test pages. Which task also verifies the functionality of an inkjet printer after installing the printer driver?

• using different types of paper trays for special paper sizes

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