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Post NameAssistant Superintendent - Printing
Question Paper Code094/2024/OL
Category Code719/2023
Date of Test16 August 2024
Exam TypeOnline Examination
Total Questions100
1
The test image that shows variation in the amount of Slur and Doubling along its length, when printed around cylinder is _________
Answer
B. Ladder Target
2
The Surface speed of the Chill rolls is set __________ the surface speed of the web coming out of the press, with no slip cut off system.
Answer
D. to match exactly
3
Which of these factors involves web control?
Answer
D. All of these
4
Which of these following NIP technology use Ring electrodes?
Answer
A. Toner Jet Printing Technology
5
In thermal sublimation NIP technology, ink is transferred from the donor to the substrate by ________
Answer
A. Diffusion
6
A set of proofs showing each plate of a set printed in its appropriate color and in registered combination to act as a guide for printer
Answer
B. Progressive proof
7
The use of Intranet technologies to set up link up groups of users together, such as companies with their suppliers called _________
Answer
C. Extranet
8
In Magnetography, constant magnetic reversal during the hysteresis loop cycle helps in the ___________
Answer
C. Erasing the magnetic pattern impressed in the imaging head
9
'Rip Once Output Many' (R.O.O.M) feature embedded in Prinect software is associated with
Answer
C. Delta technology
10
Enfocus Pitstop server is an example for
Answer
A. Preflight software
11
Trade bulletin is an example for _________
Answer
B. External house Journal
12
Organisation of Newspaper and Periodicals chiefly concerned with interests of the editorial section of Newspaper industry
Answer
B. AINEC
13
Any printing operation that is owned by and serves the needs of, a single company or corporation is _________
Answer
D. In Plant printing
14
Measure of rate of production of good copies over a period of time is __________
Answer
A. Gross running speed
15
Gyricon is an example for
Answer
C. Electronic paper
16
Which of the following best describes the literary device "juxtaposition"?
Answer
B. The arrangement of related or dissimilar objects to establish a relationship between them
17
Who is the Swiss typeface designer who created Helvetica?
Answer
C. Max Miedinger
18
What does the file format PICT stand for?
Answer
D. Macintosh Picture
19
In the context of "razzle dazzle" makeup of a newspaper page, what does it imply about the presentation of news items?
Answer
B. The front page features most items without evaluating their importance
20
What does "complementary contrast" refer to in color theory?
Answer
C. The contrast between colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel
21
What does 'photomontage' allow designers to do?
Answer
B. Combine photographic images to express complex ideas rapidly
22
What is the primary purpose of a grid in design?
Answer
B. To serve as a guideline for element positioning
23
What technology do powerful flat-bed scanners use for optimal performance?
Answer
B. XY technology
24
Why is value considered an important tool in design?
Answer
B. To add emphasis and establish visual hierarchy
25
What does 'antithesis' refer to in the context of ideas or thoughts?
Answer
B. The sharp contrast between two opposing ideas to intensify their differences
26
In the context of the Open Prepress Interface (OPI), when are the high- resolution original data substituted for the low-resolution data?
Answer
D. During the imaging phase
27
In the formula for scanning frequency (fs)=FƗMƗL what does 'L' represent?
Answer
C. Screen frequency
28
What is the JPEG File Interchange Format (JFIF) Particularly used for?
Answer
B. Large data sets, optimized prepress workflows, and Internet solutions
29
What does the term "rendering intent", introduced by the ICC, refer to?
Answer
B. The specific method chosen for color reproduction depending on the intended purpose
30
What is the purpose of creating a layout in the context of gaining a color impression similar to a blueprint?
Answer
B. To check the contents and position of image elements
31
Which organization developed the set of standards for the electronic pre-press industry known as Computer Ready Electronic Files (CREF)?
Answer
B. Scitex Graphic Arts Users Association (SGAUA)
32
What does FPO stand for in the context of images used in the layout and design process?
Answer
C. For Position Only
33
What are crossover design elements in the context of page layout?
Answer
B. Design elements that cross the gutter of a page
34
In electronic imposition, what does "bespoke" refer to?
Answer
D. Dedicated or proprietary electronic imposition/job management systems built into an automated workflow system
35
What does lossless data compression do?
Answer
B. Retains all the information in the original data for perfect reconstruction
36
Which of the following is used to measure light fastness?
Answer
B. Blue wool scale
37
1°dH corresponds to
Answer
A. 10 mg/L of CaO
38
Corrosion inhibitors used in the dampening solution is
Answer
D. Magnesium Nitrate
39
In multimetal plates which metal used for image areas
Answer
C. Copper
40
The first ever paper was made from
Answer
B. Mulberry bark and Hemp
41
Paper smoothness is measured by using ________
Answer
C. Bekk method
42
Irregularities in the sheet conformation leading to a rough, pock- marked paper surface is called
Answer
C. Cockles
43
The change in Hue with inkfilm thickness is called
Answer
B. Dichroism
44
Who invented papermaking machine which uses continuous moving wire screen belt and then sold the patent rights to fourdrinier brothers?
Answer
A. Lois Robert
45
Example for an Acid Dye is _________
Answer
A. Eosine
46
Paper properties must be measured under standard conditions of __________ temperature and __________ relative humidity.
Answer
A. 23°C and 50%
47
Ingredients that added to the ink to impart mar-resistance, improved slip and water repelling proeprties
Answer
C. Waxes
48
Example for natural resin used in ink manufacturing process I. Shellac II. Asphalts III. Rosin IV. Pure phenolic resins
Answer
C. I, II and III only
49
Expand the term NCR related to paper industry
Answer
C. No carbon required
50
The substances which have the property of being adsorbed at surfaces or interfaces thereby reducing the interfacial tension are called
Answer
B. Surfactants
51
Factors affecting visual appearance of ink film. Which one of the following is correct? (i) pH of paper (ii) printing processes (iii) thickness of printed ink film (iv) nature of paper surfaces
Answer
D. All of the above are correct
52
Normal temperature of the chilling unit in web offset machine
Answer
C. 15 - 15.5 °C
53
The accurate overprinting of the individual color separations is called
Answer
B. Registration
54
Which of the following is not a component of the feed system in offset machine?
Answer
D. Impression cylinder
55
Function of blower foot in sheet fed offset
Answer
A. Prevents static electricity in the paper
56
The single component used to print ink on one web or sheet side characterized by a plate cylinder and a blanket cylinder with associated dampening and inking units is called
Answer
C. Printing couple
57
Expand the term RTF
Answer
A. Roller top former
58
The temperature of the printing ink form roller should not exceed
Answer
A. 28 - 30 °C
59
Example for contact free dampening system : (i) Brush type (ii) Centrifugal type (iii) Epic delta (iv) Flap type
Answer
C. (i) and (ii) only
60
The term festoons are related with which of the following
Answer
A. Zero speed splicer
61
The moisture content of paper should range between ________
Answer
B. 45% to 55%
62
When small particles are torn off from the surface of the paper during the printing process is called ___________?
Answer
C. Picking
63
Emulsification is the __________
Answer
D. Ink Problem
64
__________ is a condition in which dried ink gets easily rubbed off or is missing from the sheet.
Answer
A. Chalking
65
Uneven amount of ink in the solid portion of the image causing printed sheets to appear cloudy major causes are __________ (a) Too much ink carried to paper (b) Failure of ink to be absorbed uniformly by paper (c) Loose fitting plate on cylinder (d) Excess fountain solution
Answer
A. (b) and (d) are correct
66
The transfer of ink from one sheet to the back of another on a delivery pile is called ________
Answer
D. Set Off
67
Improper cleaning of blanket and rollers, Excess use of solvents, Over exposure to UV light sources are the major causes of which problem?
Answer
B. Glazing
68
Which of the following is not a colour measurement device?
Answer
A. Thixotropy
69
Which colour measurement device that serves all the functions of spectrophotometer, densitometer and colorimeter in a single instrument?
Answer
C. Spectrodensitometer
70
Match the following problems : (a) Paper Problem (i) Glazing (b) Blanket Problem (ii) Set Off (c) Ink Problem (iii) Piling (d) Printing Problem (iv) Picking
Answer
D. (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii), (d)-(ii)
71
Production of periodicals calico, leather etc, is not used in this type of binding. But attractive covers are used. This type of binding coming under which category?
Answer
A. Miscellaneous binding
72
Metal wire is forced through the folded edges of a signature is called __________
Answer
B. Saddle stitching
73
When the covering material is fully covered on both sides of the board using a single material like leather or calico is called ___________?
Answer
C. Full Bound
74
The Book is covered with a thick Card or paper. The spine of the book is placed on the cover and fixed with the Book is known as _________
Answer
C. Paperback edition
75
All the work that is dine in binding after forwarding is called ________
Answer
A. Finishing
76
Match the following : (a) Jogging (i) Next operation after folding (b) Counting (ii) Examining the gathered sections (c) Collating (iii) Piling the sheets in to neatly laid edges (d) Gathering (iv) Compared with work order features
Answer
B. (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
77
If an image is sunken into the substrate using embossing processing it is called _________
Answer
B. De bossing
78
A die has a metal cutting edge that matches
Answer
D. Outline shape of the Design used
79
The papers which are pasted or sewn on both sides of a book are called ________
Answer
C. End papers
80
Class D Fire extinguishers are used for fire arising out of _________
Answer
D. Combustible metals such as magnesium and lithium etc.
81
Paper bags are ecofriendly and they are widely used in packaging
Answer
D. Both 1 and 2
82
________ paper is made using Fourdrinier machine.
Answer
B. Kraft Paper
83
The packaging material which is made of two sheets of liners that are pasted using an adhesive is called as ________
Answer
B. Corrugated box
84
E-Commerce plays an important role that the ordered product reaches one end customer. How the customer satisfaction is maintained, that creates a brand value?
Answer
C. Protective packaging for the ordered product
85
The first things the customer notices on package food products can be
Answer
A. Product information and its advantages
86
Blister packs is widely used for which consumer products?
Answer
B. Pharmaceuticals and toys
87
Which of the following is a biodegradable product?
Answer
C. Milk carton
88
The packaging product which offers good tensile strength that can with stand elevated temperatures
Answer
B. Poly-butylene tere-phthalate (PBT)
89
From the following select the specialty of biodegradable packaging material
Answer
A. Easily disposable
90
The important role of packaging can be defined as
Answer
A. To shield and safeguard the product
91
Name the gear that helps to drive rollers and other moving parts in printing machine
Answer
C. Spur gear
92
The function of chains and sprockets is to
Answer
A. To transmit mechanical power from one place to another
93
Select the device which convert mechanical energy into electrical energy
Answer
B. Motor
94
The electric power transmitted has high voltage, that will damage the product. The device used to reduce the AC voltage is called
Answer
C. Step down transformer
95
Which law is applicable in the case of working of an electric motor?
Answer
A. Faraday's law of magnetic induction
96
The function of resistor in a circuit is to
Answer
A. Limit the current to a component or circuit
97
The printing machine has hydraulic parts select the hydraulic parts from the following choices
Answer
A. Generator and electric motor
98
Most diodes are made with semi-conductor materials. Name the metal mostly used to make semiconductors used in electronic circuits
Answer
B. Silicon
99
Transistor helps in regulating current or voltage flow and acts as a switch. The three layer structure of PnP configuration of transistor is
Answer
B. N-type semiconductor layer sandwitched between two p-layers
100
An electronic component that stores and releases electricity into a circuit is known as
Answer
C. Capacitor

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