Printer Basics Quiz for Computer Science Class

Printer Basics Quiz for Computer Science Class

Test your knowledge about the essential functions and components of printers. This quiz covers critical topics including print drivers, connection points, and features like duplex printing. Challenge yourself to learn more about printer properties and their roles in computer science!

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Printer Basics Quiz for Computer Science Class

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  1. Question 1

    What is the primary function of a print driver?

    • To convert print data into a language recognized by the printer
    • To manage the print job and display printer properties
    • To physically connect the printer to the computer
    • To update the printer's firmware automatically
  2. Question 2

    Which component provides a connection point for the print device to the computer?

    • Printer port
    • Print driver
    • Print spooler
    • Print device
  3. Question 3

    What happens if a printer is installed using a generic driver?

    • It automatically updates the print driver without intervention.
    • The printer may not function correctly or display limited hardware properties.
    • It guarantees the best performance for all printing tasks.
    • The printer will only work with USB connectivity.
  4. Question 4

    Which feature allows you to print on both sides of a sheet of paper?

    • Collate
    • Duplex
    • Orientation
    • Quality
  5. Question 5

    What is the role of printer properties?

    • To manage permissions and capabilities associated with the printer
    • To provide a physical connection for the printer
    • To increase the internal memory of the printer
    • To enable remote access to the printer from any network user
  6. Question 6

    What is the primary role of the print spooler in the printing process?

    • Increasing the speed of the printer by bypassing the print queue
    • Converting print jobs into a format that the printer can understand
    • Retaining print jobs indefinitely until manually deleted
    • Managing user permissions for printing tasks
  7. Question 7

    Which permission allows a user to edit printer properties and pause the printer?

    • Admin permission
    • Edit permission
    • Print permission
    • Manage permission
  8. Question 8

    How does a user with Manage permission interact with documents in the print queue?

    • They can pause, resume, cancel, or rearrange any document in the queue
    • They can only cancel their own documents
    • They can print any document at any time regardless of permissions
    • They can only view the documents but not interact with them
  9. Question 9

    What happens when the print spooler service is turned off?

    • All print jobs will print immediately
    • You won't be able to print or view the printers
    • You can see the printers available on the network
    • Users can still send print jobs to the printer
  10. Question 10

    Which of the following printer languages was developed by Adobe to handle font scaling?

    • PDF
    • ESC/P
    • PostScript
    • PCL
  11. Question 11

    What is the purpose of running the printer troubleshooter in Windows 11?

    • To improve printer connectivity.
    • To configure printer properties.
    • To convert document formats before printing.
    • To identify and fix potential printer issues.
  12. Question 12

    Which of the following settings can be adjusted in the Printer Properties dialog?

    • Select print job priority.
    • Edit network share options.
    • Change the print color profile.
    • Adjust power management settings.
  13. Question 13

    Which of the following actions can enhance printer security?

    • Regularly updating printer firmware.
    • Using lower quality print settings.
    • Setting up secure print authentication with PIN.
    • Randomly changing printer locations.
  14. Question 14

    When connecting a wired printer, which connection type is most commonly used today?

    • Fiber optic connection.
    • Parallel port connection.
    • USB cable connection.
    • Serial port connection.
  15. Question 15

    What feature is NOT typically available in the Printing Preferences settings?

    • Print job scheduling.
    • Page orientation.
    • Paper source selection.
    • Page borders settings.
  16. Question 16

    What is a primary advantage of using a network printer over a local printer?

    • Local printers can operate in areas without a network connection.
    • Network printers are less expensive to purchase.
    • Network printers can be accessed by multiple users on the network simultaneously.
    • Network printers require no setup and are ready to use immediately.
  17. Question 17

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the function of a print server?

    • It manages print jobs to allow multiple users to access a printer concurrently.
    • It solely converts analog signals to digital for printing purposes.
    • It connects printers to the internet for remote access.
    • It is responsible for creating print jobs from applications.
  18. Question 18

    What is a disadvantage of using a Wi-Fi printer in an office environment?

    • Wi-Fi connections are typically slower and more prone to errors under heavy network usage.
    • Wi-Fi networks have unlimited range for coverage.
    • Wi-Fi printers require special USB adapters to work.
    • Wi-Fi printers do not support printing from mobile devices.
  19. Question 19

    Which type of printer is likely to have a dedicated IP address and directly connect to a network hub or switch?

    • Local printer
    • Network printer
    • Bluetooth printer
    • Shared printer
  20. Question 20

    Which technology allows a printer to be accessible remotely via the internet?

    • Legacy printer port
    • Bluetooth adapter
    • Web-enabled printer
    • USB-to-parallel connection
  21. Question 21

    What is one primary protocol that supports the scan-to-folder feature?

    • NFS
    • FTP
    • HTTP
    • SMB
  22. Question 22

    Which device is known to perform multiple functions including printing, scanning, and faxing?

    • Multi-function printer (MFP)
    • Document feeder
    • Stand-alone scanner
    • Flatbed scanner
  23. Question 23

    What does OCR software primarily do?

    • Convert hard copy documents into digital information
    • Share documents on cloud services
    • Scan images
    • Send files via email
  24. Question 24

    What happens to a print job if the printer is turned off or busy?

    • It is deleted
    • It goes to a print queue
    • It gets emailed instead
    • It starts over
  25. Question 25

    Which file format is NOT commonly associated with scanned documents output?

    • EMF
    • JPG
    • GIF
    • PDF
  26. Question 26

    What is the primary role of a print server in a network?

    • To install and maintain printer software for individual devices
    • To directly scan documents and send them to users
    • To connect printers to power sources
    • To establish communication between all printers and computers in a network
  27. Question 27

    Which method can be used to share a printer without having it directly connected to the network?

    • Connecting the printer to a workstation that is network-enabled
    • Utilizing Bonjour networking technology
    • Using a network interface card
    • Installing printer drivers on each client
  28. Question 28

    What happens to a print job once it is sent to a network printer?

    • It is printed immediately without saving
    • It is converted to a PDF and emailed to users
    • It is instantly deleted if the printer is busy
    • It is spooled, saved, and listed in the print queue
  29. Question 29

    Which of the following is NOT a consideration when configuring network printing?

    • The correct printer driver must be installed on each network host
    • The printer must be connected to a network
    • Multiple devices can share a single printer
    • The printer must be compatible with all operating systems
  30. Question 30

    How can user security be enhanced when using public devices for printing?

    • By using SSL to encrypt print jobs
    • By avoiding logging out from all accounts after use
    • By sharing the device with as many users as possible
    • By enabling login notifications and clearing browser history