| Post Name | Copy Holder Hindi - Printing |
|---|---|
| Question Paper Code | 032/2026/OL |
| Category Code | 209/2025, 210/2025 |
| Date of Test | 20 February 2026 |
| Exam Type | Online Examination |
| Total Questions | 100 |
1
Name the process of elctronically or manually assembling line or halftone negatives or positives in to pages.
Answer
B. Page assembly
2
Which one is a relief printing process ?
Answer
A. Flexo
3
Identify the term used for several types of printing that do not require direct contact between an image carrier and the substrate.
Answer
D. NIP
4
________ is the term for printing facilities operated by companies whose business is not the production of printed materials.
Answer
C. In plant printing
5
___________ printing is a stencil process.
Answer
D. Porous
6
Identify the parameter for quality check, which is not a densitometry valuations ?
Answer
C. Smashes
7
Name the photoelectric device that measures reļ¬ectance
Answer
A. Colourimeter
8
___________ is a measuring device used to determine colour values.
Answer
B. Spectrophotometer
9
Identify the quality control device used to detecting slurring of ink.
Answer
C. Star target
10
The process of dividing the colours of multicoloured original in to the printing primaries and black is called
Answer
A. Colour separation
11
Which ļ¬ller is used to produce magenta printer ?
Answer
C. Green
12
Name the technique used to reduce yellow, cyan and magenta dot percentages in neutral tones by replacing them with increased amount of black ink.
Answer
D. UCR
13
Which is not a process colour in printing ?
Answer
B. Green
14
A colour gradation created by adding white to a colour is called
Answer
B. Tint
15
Name the process involving the use of a specialised machine to transfer an image from an image carrier to a substrate.
Answer
C. Printing
16
Identify the measuring unit for image resolution.
Answer
Question Cancelled
17
The process of setting up and adjusting a printing press for a particular ink, paper and speciļ¬cations prior to printing is called
Answer
A. Make ready
18
Identify the step in a premake ready section in an oļ¬set printing.
Answer
C. Plate mounting
19
Name a print media from the following
Answer
A. Brochure
20
Who invented movable type ?
Answer
B. Johannes Gutenberg
21
Which ļ¬le format preserves live transparency most reliably for RIP-based e-publishing workļ¬ows ?
Answer
C. PDF/X-4
22
In typography, widows and orphans primarily disrupt
Answer
C. Visual continuity of reading ļ¬ow
23
Which wireless technology is primarily designed to replace infrared (IR) and USB 1.1 for short-distance communication (up to 10 meters) between devices like mice, keyboards and handheld computers ?
Answer
B. Bluetooth
24
Which font ļ¬le format, commonly used in windows environments, speciļ¬cally contains the "Printer font Binary" data for Type 1 contour fonts ?
Answer
C. .pfb
25
what is the primary technical function of Adobe's Extensible Metadata Platform (XMP) within a cross-media publishing workļ¬ow ?
Answer
B. It enables ļ¬les to contain standardized keywords and meta information using XML
26
Which CTP design principle utilizes a fast-turning polygon mirror and a Raster Output Scanner (ROS) to image plates line-by-line ?
Answer
A. Flat-bed system
27
In CTP laser technology, what does the abbreviation 'FD-YAG' stand for ?
Answer
B. Frequency-Doubled Nd: YAG laser
28
What technology from Adode enables ļ¬les created in illustrator, photoshop and InDesign to contain standardized keywords and metainformation ?
Answer
D. XMP
29
What is the technical deļ¬nition of a PDF ļ¬le within a professional print workļ¬ow ?
Answer
D. A partly-RIPped ļ¬le containing a display list of page objects
30
Which wavelength is standard for thermal laser diodes used to image 'daylight-handling' CTP plates ?
Answer
C. 830 nm
31
In professional raster editing, which interpolation method is technically superior for maintaining detail when enlarging an image ?
Answer
C. Bicubic
32
Which PDF subset is strictly designed to prohibit the use of transparent objects in a print-ready ļ¬le ?
Answer
A. PDF/X-1a
33
What does the "UCR" (Under Color Removal) process speciļ¬cally target during image separation ?
Answer
B. Neutral shadows
34
Which CTP architecture is least susceptible to beam-to-plate distance variations, ensuring consistent focal spot size ?
Answer
B. Internal drum
35
Which CTP plate imaging method involoves spraying a special aqueous ink onto an uncoated, anodized aluminum plate ?
Answer
D. Ink Jet Imaging
36
The printing phenomenon known as 'Coning' results in which speciļ¬c registration problem ?
Answer
A. The printed image in the ļ¬rst component color is wider than the last due to paper compression
37
Typographic "x-height" refers speciļ¬cally to the vertical distance between which two reference lines ?
Answer
D. The baseline and the mean line
38
In professional image retouching, what is the speciļ¬c term for the ability to examine and delete individual pixels to clean up complex outlines or "silo" an image ?
Answer
C. Pixel Editing
39
Which process is used during the pre-press stage to check high-resolution PDF originals for technical errors like missing fonts or incorrect color spaces before plate imaging ?
Answer
C. Preļ¬ight
40
Which font format uses "Hinting" instructions to improve legibility on low-resolution output devices ?
Answer
B. TrueType
41
In planographic printing, the original base on to which the image area and non-image area rested was the limestone slabs of __________ stone, hence the name "lithography".
Answer
B. Kelheim
42
Omit the odd one from the following
Answer
C. Whirling
43
As per inverse square law, the illumination of a surface by a point source of light is inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the
Answer
B. Source
44
Before the blanket is punched for mounting, it should be checked for squareness, noting that the wrap threads run parallel with the
Answer
A. Cylinder bearers
45
Choose the dampening roller coverings from the following : i. Paper ii. Molleton fabric iii. Stockinette
Answer
D. i, ii and iii
46
ACGIH established the _________ value for chemicals used in Graphic Arts Industry.
Answer
B. Threshold Time Limit
47
Paper with internal sizing are said to be
Answer
A. Hardsized
48
If the F-factor is 1.48, ļ¬nd the metric basis weight of 50lb oļ¬set paper.
Answer
C. 74 g/sq.m
49
Kaolin is a __________ that are used in papermaking.
Answer
D. Filler
50
Paper with a mirror or glossy ļ¬nish surface, large volume, mainly white on one side and coloured that are used especially for labels, envelopes and high-quality folding boxes
Answer
C. Cast-Coated
51
In lithography, the ink transfer can take place through : i. ink splitting ii. direct ink ļ¬lm transfer from a base foil onto the substrate iii. pressing the ink through openings
Answer
A. i
52
Mixing of two mutually insoluble liquids in which one is dispersed as droplets throughout the other.
Answer
C. Emulsiļ¬cation
53
Weight of paper in the job as kgs/1000 sheets are calculated as
Answer
B. g/sq.m
54
Linseed oil in the form of reļ¬ned and treated oils, also in conjunction with modifying resin or as an integral part of resin is a prime constituent in _______ inks.
Answer
A. Lithographic
55
Sling is the ink defect that are arises with __________ of ink.
Answer
B. Low Viscosity
56
A breakdown of the image areas of the lithographic plate, in which the actual image disappears during the press run.
Answer
D. Walking oļ¬
57
A term used to describe those operations which are performed before a fresh job is done on a press and which may be unrelated to any particular type of work connected with the fresh job.
Answer
C. Premakeready
58
The printability of an oļ¬set lithographic plate fundamentally depends on the contrasting surface characteristics of image and non-image areas. Which of the following combinations most accurately explains this principle ?
Answer
B. Image areas possess oleophilic properties enabling selective ink acceptance, whereas non-image areas are hydrophilic, allowing moisture retention and ink repulsion
59
Which of the following sets of factors most directly inļ¬uences ink ļ¬lm gloss and uniformity ?
Answer
B. Ink viscosity, ink ļ¬lm thickness and surface absorbency of the substrate
60
Which of the following correctly represents the standard dimensions of RA0 size ?
Answer
C. 860 1220 mm
61
GAA stands for
Answer
B. Gravure Association of America
62
PIV gear system is mainly used for
Answer
B. Variable speed transmission
63
Electroformed screens used in screen printing are primarily manufactured from
Answer
C. Nickel
64
In screen-printed spot varnishing, the varnish is applied
Answer
D. After printing as a surface ļ¬nishing operation
65
The quality of a fabric is primarily determined by
Answer
C. The thread thickness used
66
In the thin layer method, the base copper layer is coated with an engravable copper layer of approximately
Answer
A. 80 m
67
The shore hardness of the rubber layer used for an impression roller covering is approximately
Answer
A. 95 Shore A
68
The printing process now known as ļ¬exography was previously called
Answer
C. Aniline printing
69
In sleeve technology, the inside diameter of the sleeve is designed so that it can
Answer
C. Expand under compressed air
70
The main advantage of keeping the substrate on a single large impression cylinder is
Answer
D. Maximum positional stability and accurate register
71
In single-color printing, NIP technologies using powder toners typically produce an ink layer thickness of approximately
Answer
C. 5-10 m
72
The soft magnetic layer on the magnetizable drum is typically made of
Answer
C. Fe-Ni alloy
73
The immediate cause of ink droplet ejection in a thermal inkjet nozzle is
Answer
C. Rapid expansion of a vapor bubble
74
Why is recycled or FSC-certiļ¬ed paper is preļ¬ered ?
Answer
B. It reduces deforestation and ecological impact
75
Which printing method is often considered greener because it produces less waste and uses less energy ?
Answer
B. Digital printing
76
What is the primary purpose of safety guards in an oļ¬set press ?
Answer
B. To prevent operator contact with moving parts of the machine
77
Lubricating the machine is a _____________ maintenance task for an oļ¬set press.
Answer
D. Routine
78
Which of the following is not considered as a safety device on an oļ¬set press ?
Answer
A. Jaws
79
Excessive ink tack can leads to
Answer
C. Paper tearing or picking
80
The role of pneumatic system of an oļ¬set press includes
Answer
C. Operating break system and sheet transfer components
81
Name the printing defect that appears as a small irregular spot or ring on the printed surface
Answer
A. Hickies
82
PUR Binding is a __________ type of binding.
Answer
D. Perfect
83
Identify the most durable paper from the following
Answer
B. Ledger paper
84
What is the main diļ¬erence between rigid boxes and folding cartons ?
Answer
A. Rigid boxes do not collapse ļ¬at
85
Identify the printing method which is most commonly used for high quality retail cartons.
Answer
C. Oļ¬set
86
What is the purpose of a die cutting process in a carton manufacturing ?
Answer
C. Cutting shapes and creasing
87
Spot UV coating in carton printing is used to
Answer
D. Highlight speciļ¬c areas with gloss
88
Which type of carton is ideal for electronics or mobile phone packaging ?
Answer
C. Rigid setup box
89
Which of the following ļ¬nishing process is most suitable for creating tactile eļ¬ects and visual depth on packaging through controlled ink buildup ?
Answer
A. Raised uv coating
90
In library binding, which structural feature is speciļ¬cally incorporated
Answer
D. Sewn signatures with reinforced cloth hinges
91
What is the primary functional role of endpapers in hardcover book binding ?
Answer
B. To connect book block to the cover and structural support
92
The type of endpaper used for high end books for better adhesion to the case.
Answer
A. Cloth-reinforced endpaper
93
How many A4 sheets are required for making 16 pages brochure with saddle stitching ?
Answer
B. 4
94
Digitally printed endpapers are commonly used in modern book production why ?
Answer
D. To personalise books with illustration on thematic patterns
95
Plastic or metal wire is commonly used for which type of binding method
Answer
B. Spiral
96
A DC voltage supply provides 30V when the output is unloaded. When connected to an LED strip light output voltage drops to 27 V. The value of voltage regulation is
Answer
C. In between 10% and 25%
97
The reverse saturation current in semiconductor diode is
Answer
B. Double in every 100C increase in temperature
98
The mechanical advantage of a machine is the
Answer
A. Ratio of load lifted to eļ¬ort applied
99
Thermocouple made up of joining two dissimilar metals and produces an e.m.f. due to diļ¬erence in temperature between hot and cold junction. It works on
Answer
B. Seebeck eļ¬ect
100
The type of line used to represent centroidal line is
Answer
D. K type
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