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7 Printers and Peripheral Hardware Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 7 Printers and Peripheral Hardware, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
Choose one
1 point

An office needs to print a large volume of text quickly. Which printer type is often chosen for this use?

  1. A

    A laser printer

  2. B

    An inkjet printer

  3. C

    A thermal printer

  4. D

    An impact dot-matrix printer

02
True or false
1 point

A peripheral has a USB-C-shaped connector. Does that alone guarantee a particular data speed or power capability?

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

03
True or false
1 point

A multifunction printer can scan documents and print them. Is this statement true or false?

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

04
Choose one
1 point

A printer will not print. Which check should you make first in a step-by-step troubleshooting process?

  1. A

    Check that it is on, has paper, and displays no error.

  2. B

    Remove and reinstall its driver immediately.

  3. C

    Replace the printer before checking its status.

  4. D

    Change the computer's default microphone.

05
Choose one
1 point

A workplace needs duplicate copies on multipart forms. Which printer type is especially suited to that task?

  1. A

    Impact dot-matrix

  2. B

    Inkjet

  3. C

    Laser

  4. D

    Thermal

06
Choose all
1 point

A network-capable printer is connected to the network. Which actions are appropriate for completing and checking its setup? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Add the printer from the computer.

  2. B

    Use a compatible driver if one is needed.

  3. C

    Print a test page to confirm the setup.

  4. D

    Assume a USB-C-shaped connector guarantees the printer's network capability.

  5. E

    Get any needed driver from an unofficial download site.

07
Fill in the blank
1 point

A is software that lets the operating system communicate with hardware.

08
Fill in the blank
1 point

Before using the computer's Bluetooth settings to find and pair an accessory, put the accessory into .

09
Choose one
1 point

A printer is available, but a job is stuck in its print queue. What should you do next?

  1. A

    Cancel the stuck job, then try printing a test page.

  2. B

    Set the printer to Use Printer Offline.

  3. C

    Change the computer's Bluetooth pairing code.

  4. D

    Ignore the queue and keep resending the same job.

10
Choose all
1 point

A printer produces faded or streaked pages. Which actions are suitable checks for print-quality problems? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Check ink or toner levels.

  2. B

    Use printhead cleaning or alignment tools if available.

  3. C

    Check that the paper type and print settings match the loaded paper.

  4. D

    Force jammed paper out of the printer.

  5. E

    Set the printer to Use Printer Offline.

11
Open ended
1 point

A peripheral is connected, but the computer is not using it for the intended task. Explain what to check in the operating system's device settings and give one example of selecting the correct device for its role.

12
Choose one
1 point

A shop needs a printer for receipts and labels that creates images using heat on special paper or ribbon. Which type fits this need?

  1. A

    A thermal printer

  2. B

    An impact dot-matrix printer

  3. C

    A laser printer

  4. D

    An inkjet printer

13
Choose one
1 point

A workstation needs to capture an image from a paper document and send the image data to the computer. Which peripheral is designed for this task?

  1. A

    Monitor

  2. B

    Scanner

  3. C

    Speakers

  4. D

    External hard drive

14
Written response
1 point

What is the term for software that lets an operating system communicate with a hardware device?

15
Choose one
1 point

A small office wants one device that can print and also scan documents. Which statement best explains why a multifunction printer could meet this need?

  1. A

    It prints only, but can use either Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

  2. B

    It prints and automatically guarantees high-volume monochrome output.

  3. C

    It combines printing with at least one other function, such as scanning or copying.

  4. D

    It connects multiple computers without providing input or output.

16
Choose one
1 point

A business needs to print multipart forms that produce duplicate copies. Which printer type best fits this requirement?

  1. A

    Inkjet, because it sprays liquid ink droplets

  2. B

    Laser, because it fuses toner powder with heat

  3. C

    Thermal, because it uses heat on special paper or ribbon

  4. D

    Impact dot-matrix, because it strikes an inked ribbon against paper

17
Written response
1 point

A printer produces faded, streaked, or blank pages. Depending on the printer type, which consumable levels should be checked?

18
True or false
1 point

True or false: A USB-C-shaped connector, by itself, guarantees a particular data speed and power capability.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

19
Written response
1 point

A home user mainly prints color photographs and occasional color documents. Which printer type described in the material is commonly used for this work?

20
Written response
1 point

A user wants to keep files on a device connected to the computer, such as an external hard drive or USB flash drive. What function category does this peripheral serve?