1. What is the primary function of a printer?
a) Input data into the computer
b) Display images on the screen
c) Convert digital documents into physical copies
d) Store data
Answer: c) Convert digital documents into physical copies
2. Which type of printer uses a toner cartridge?
a) Inkjet printer
b) Laser printer
c) Dot matrix printer
d) Thermal printer
Answer: b) Laser printer
3. What does DPI stand for in printers?
a) Digital Printing Interface
b) Dots Per Inch
c) Data Processing Input
d) Document Print Index
Answer: b) Dots Per Inch
4. Which type of printer uses liquid ink for printing?
a) Laser printer
b) Inkjet printer
c) Dot matrix printer
d) Thermal printer
Answer: b) Inkjet printer
5. What type of printer is commonly used for printing receipts?
a) Laser printer
b) Inkjet printer
c) Thermal printer
d) Plotter
Answer: c) Thermal printer
6. Which of the following is NOT an impact printer?
a) Dot matrix printer
b) Daisy wheel printer
c) Inkjet printer
d) Line printer
Answer: c) Inkjet printer
7. What is the main advantage of a laser printer over an inkjet printer?
a) Faster printing speed
b) Lower initial cost
c) Higher color accuracy
d) More compact size
Answer: a) Faster printing speed
8. Which printer is typically used for large-format printing, such as banners or architectural designs?
a) Laser printer
b) Inkjet printer
c) Plotter
d) Thermal printer
Answer: c) Plotter
9. What is a characteristic of a dot matrix printer?
a) It is a silent printer.
b) It prints using a series of dots.
c) It uses liquid ink for printing.
d) It is only used for color printing.
Answer: b) It prints using a series of dots.
10. What type of connection is commonly used by modern printers?
a) Serial port
b) Parallel port
c) USB
d) VGA
Answer: c) USB
11. Which of the following printers is best suited for creating carbon copies?
a) Laser printer
b) Inkjet printer
c) Dot matrix printer
d) Thermal printer
Answer: c) Dot matrix printer
12. What is the primary component used in a laser printer to fuse toner onto paper?
a) Fuser unit
b) Printhead
c) Paper roller
d) Ink cartridge
Answer: a) Fuser unit
13. Which type of printer typically has the lowest operational cost for high-volume printing?
a) Inkjet printer
b) Laser printer
c) Thermal printer
d) Dot matrix printer
Answer: b) Laser printer
14. What does a print spooler do?
a) Cleans the printer head
b) Stores print jobs temporarily before printing
c) Reduces paper jams
d) Increases print speed
Answer: b) Stores print jobs temporarily before printing
15. Which of the following is NOT a type of printer?
a) Inkjet printer
b) Dot matrix printer
c) Plotter
d) Monitor
Answer: d) Monitor
16. In a thermal printer, what is required to produce prints?
a) Ink cartridges
b) Toner cartridges
c) Heat-sensitive paper
d) Laser beam
Answer: c) Heat-sensitive paper
17. Which printer is often used for high-quality photo printing?
a) Inkjet printer
b) Laser printer
c) Dot matrix printer
d) Thermal printer
Answer: a) Inkjet printer
18. What does a duplex printer allow?
a) Wireless printing
b) Printing on both sides of the paper
c) Printing in multiple colors
d) Faster printing speed
Answer: b) Printing on both sides of the paper
19. Which type of printer is most commonly used in homes?
a) Laser printer
b) Inkjet printer
c) Dot matrix printer
d) Thermal printer
Answer: b) Inkjet printer
20. What is a major disadvantage of inkjet printers?
a) Low initial cost
b) High-quality photo printing
c) Slow printing speed for large volumes
d) Lightweight design
Answer: c) Slow printing speed for large volumes
21. What is the main component in a laser printer that creates the image on the drum?
a) Laser beam
b) Printhead
c) Cartridge
d) Ribbon
Answer: a) Laser beam
22. Which of these is a common wireless printer connection method?
a) HDMI
b) Bluetooth
c) Parallel port
d) VGA
Answer: b) Bluetooth
23. What type of printer is used for printing barcodes and labels?
a) Thermal printer
b) Inkjet printer
c) Laser printer
d) Plotter
Answer: a) Thermal printer
24. What happens if you use the wrong type of paper in a printer?
a) The printer will adjust automatically.
b) Print quality may be reduced.
c) The printer will automatically eject the paper.
d) The printer will stop functioning permanently.
Answer: b) Print quality may be reduced.
25. What does CMYK stand for in printers?
a) Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
b) Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key
c) Color Management Yield Key
d) Color Mix Yellow Key
Answer: a) Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
