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Question Paper Code: 2/2024/OL
Category Code: 269/2023
Exam: Offset Printing Machine Operator Grade II
Date of Test 09-01-2024
Department Printing
Question1:-Name an electronic device that measures colour densities of an original,
stores it as a digital information for creating further action by manipulating or
altering that data
A:-Densitometer
B:-Printer
C:-Scanner
D:-Colourimeter
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question2:-A type of colourant that dissolves in liquid
A:-dye
B:-vehicle
C:-hue
D:-process colour
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question3:-Colourant of subtractive primaries can be mixed together in equal
proportions to form
A:-Black
B:-RGB
C:-CMYK
D:-Fake colour
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question4:-Cyan + Magenta + Yellow
A:-Black
B:-Green
C:-White
D:-Blue
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question5:-The process by which a scanner monitor or output device is adjusted to
provide a mose acurate display and reproduction of images
A:-Scanning
B:-Colour seperates
C:-Colour mixing
D:-Calibration
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question6:-Chester carlson invested ______ printing process.
A:-Relief
B:-Lithography
C:-Xerography
D:-Screen
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question7:-Identify the term which is most related to print production work flow
A:-Land marking
B:-Perfecting
C:-Moire
D:-Logistics
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question8:-________ is a basic requirement for the print media
A:-Money
B:-Literacy
C:-Packing
D:-Transport
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question9:-The first movable type of printing system in Europe was introduced by
A:-Ira Rubel
B:-Allois senefelder
C:-Johann Gutenberg
D:-Tsai Lun
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question10:-_______ is a measuring device for paper, plate and packing material
thickness.
A:-Nanometer
B:-pH meter
C:-Micrometer
D:-Spectrophotometer
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question11:-When startarget fills is at the center portion indicates
A:-Dot gain
B:-Milling of ink
C:-Blackening
D:-Ghosting
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question12:-Name the tool used to view dots is a photograph
A:-Microscope
B:-Linentester
C:-Densitometer
D:-UCR
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question13:-What is NIP?
A:-Non Image Printing
B:-Narrow Image Print
C:-Non Image Plate
D:-Non Impact Printing
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question14:-_____ is the process of dividing colours of a multicolour original into
subtractive or printing primaries (CMY)
A:-Colour seperaties
B:-Process colour
C:-Scanning
D:-Colour mixing
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question15:-Reverse of Relief printing process is _______
A:-Xerography
B:-Intaglio printing
C:-Screen printing
D:-Offset
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question16:-Two sections of Central Processing Unit of a computer are
A:-Mother board and Microprocessor unit
B:-Mother board and SMPS unit
C:-Microprocessor unit and hard disc
D:-ALU and Control Unit
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question17:-Types of the computer network are
A:-LAN, WAN, MAN
B:-WAN, CAN, LAN
C:-VAN, LAN, MAN
D:-VAN, LAN, CAN
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question18:-HTML means
A:-Hyper Text Makeup Language
B:-Higher Type Markup Link
C:-Hyper Text Markup Language
D:-Hyper Type Markup Link
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question19:-Type style without serif is called
A:-Sans serif
B:-Non serif
C:-Serif less
D:-Syan serif
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question20:-In type point system, one inch =
A:-12 picas
B:-6 picas
C:-6 points
D:-1/72 points
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question21:-Full form of Microsoft developed document file format RTF is
A:-Raster Tiff Format
B:-Raster Text Format
C:-Rich Text Format
D:-Readable Tiff Format
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question22:-The technique of changing a black and white, continuous tone image
into a multi colour reproduction is called
A:-Posterization
B:-Duetone
C:-Colorization
D:-Dualtone
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question23:-In a book, the page containing list of books or sources which the
author consulted for writing the book is called
A:-Glossary
B:-Appendix
C:-Index
D:-Bibliography
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question24:-Transfer of business functions to an service provider inside or outside
the country is known as
A:-BFT
B:-TBF
C:-BPO
D:-BFO
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question25:-A paper sheet folded to Octavo size, it produce
A:-4 pages
B:-8 pages
C:-12 pages
D:-16 pages
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question26:-A printing method in which one plate is used for printing both sides of
a sheet without changing the gripper edge
A:-Sheet wise imposition
B:-Work-and-turn
C:-Work-and-Tumble
D:-Signature imposition
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question27:-Full form of PDF
A:-Printable Document Format
B:-Printable Document File
C:-Portable Document Format
D:-Portable Document File
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question28:-Roughening process performed for a uniform layer of photo emulsion
will adhere onto the plate, is called
A:-Roughening
B:-Graining
C:-Filing
D:-Pursing
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question29:-A simple plate exposure system consists of a vacuum frame and high
intensity light source is called
A:-Light Table
B:-Wirler
C:-Lining up table
D:-Printing down frame
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question30:-Plate problem causes by under exposure for negative plate is
A:-Dot loss
B:-Scumming
C:-Dot gain
D:-Blinding
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question31:-Printing plate preparation process in which a digital image is
transmitted directly from a computer to a conventional plate is called
A:-CTP
B:-DTP
C:-RIP
D:-CTCP
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question32:-In typography, the vertical distance between one base line and next
base line measured in points unit is called
A:-Tracking
B:-Kerning
C:-Leading
D:-Word spacing
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question33:-Alteration of a colour created by adding white to the colour
A:-Tint
B:-Gradient
C:-Shade
D:-White balanceing
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question34:-Image created in illustration programmes which includes straight and
curved lines are called
A:-Raster image
B:-Vector images
C:-Pixel images
D:-JPEG images
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question35:-Half tone screens are measured in
A:-dpi
B:-ppi
C:-Pixels
D:-Ipi
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question36:-A device used to bond a new roll to the end of an existing web on web
offset press
A:-Perfector
B:-Gathering
C:-Former
D:-Splicer
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question37:-Problem that occurs when ink pigment particles bleed into the
dampening solution
A:-Scum
B:-Ghosting
C:-Tinting
D:-Mottle
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question38:-Printing system that prints both sides of the substrate
A:-Perforator
B:-Paster
C:-Common Impression
D:-Perfector
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question39:-Which is used as cover of a dampening roller that helps to retain
fountain solution?
A:-Engraving
B:-Silicon coating
C:-Film
D:-Molleton cover
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question40:-The resolution of gravure is _______ or more lines per inch.
A:-150
B:-100
C:-20
D:-110
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question41:-The time taken by the doctor roller to contact and receive dampening
solution from the fountain
A:-Buffer period
B:-Wetting period
C:-Dwell period
D:-Intermittent
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question42:-A gear which has its teeth cut at an angle to the axis of shaft
A:-Helical gear
B:-Spur gear
C:-Bevel gear
D:-Ball and Sprocket
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question43:-Faint images that are part of paper which are visible from both sides of
paper
A:-Security thread
B:-Watermark
C:-Number
D:-Security ink
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question44:-The basis weight of 60 gsm paper with basic size as double demy is
51.6 kg, then its M-weight is
A:-206.4 kg
B:-103.2 kg
C:-25.8 kg
D:-12.9 kg
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question45:-The principle of half tone block printing was invented by
A:-Henry Cornelli
B:-Alois senefelder
C:-William Henry Fox Tabolt
D:-Fredric Eugene Ives
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question46:-Vertical Blanket-to-Blanket presses are
A:-CIC presses
B:-Stack presses
C:-Inline presses
D:-Duplicators
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question47:-Flexography was originally known as
A:-Inline
B:-Anilox
C:-Doctoring
D:-Aniline
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question48:-Crease formation in paper is due to
A. wrong climatic conditions
B. incorrect machine settings
C. Electrostatic charge in paper
D. Slow ink drying
Choose correct answer
A:-Only A is correct
B:-Only A and B are correct
C:-A, B, C and D are correct
D:-Only B and C are correct
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question49:-Pigments which are used to allow the background material or ink to be
seen
A:-Black pigment
B:-Opaque pigment
C:-White pigment
D:-Grey pigment
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question50:-Rollers that actually ink the plate during printing
A:-Forme rollers
B:-Fountain roller
C:-Ductor rollers
D:-Distribution roller
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question51:-Calculate paper required in reams for 2000 notebooks of 200 pages,
book size is foolscap quarto
A:-96
B:-12
C:-48
D:-48000
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question52:-A web printing which uses the gravure process for long run jobs
A:-Common impression
B:-Embossing
C:-Rotogravure
D:-Satellite gravure
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question53:-Method used to print on the non-porous substrate such as milk cover,
candy wraps etc.
A:-Letterpress
B:-Flexography
C:-Offset printing
D:-Screen printing
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question54:-Which of the following is a non-impact printing?
A:-Ink-jet printing
B:-Letterpress
C:-Flexography
D:-Gravure
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question55:-The difference between the radius of the cylinder's bearer and the
radius of the cylinder themselves
A:-Gutter
B:-Cylinder gap
C:-Under cut
D:-Depression gap
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question56:-The type of blankets used in high speed machine for printing on
boards, coated papers etc,
A:-Sandwich Blanket
B:-Soft Blanket
C:-Medium Blanket
D:-Hard Blanket
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question57:-The covering ability of an ink
A:-Opacity
B:-Viscosity
C:-Tack
D:-Hue
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question58:-Ingredient that is added to dampening solution to lower its surface
tension
A:-Anti-foaming agent
B:-Wetting agent
C:-Corrosive agent
D:-Foaming agent
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question59:-The number of threads per linear inch in a fabric is
A:-Mono filament
B:-Screen count
C:-Mesh count
D:-Stencil count
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question60:-Paper storage device that unwinds paper to keep the press running at
the same speed
A:-Detector
B:-Splicer
C:-Roll stand
D:-Festoon
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question61:-The inks used in flexography which is not toxic
A:-Water based inks
B:-Alcohol based inks
C:-Polyamide inks
D:-VOC
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question62:-An unwanted accumulation of half tone dots that results in a smeared
image
A:-Slur
B:-Moire
C:-Mottle
D:-Hickies
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question63:-How much paper in 61 × 88 cm will be required for printing of 5000
booklets in A4 size having 48 pages?
A:-60 reams
B:-24 reams
C:-30 reams
D:-15 reams
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question64:-A chemical change in the body of an ink that occurs during storage
A:-Set-off
B:-Chalking
C:-Brayer
D:-Livering
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question65:-Test used to check for proper ink mixing
A:-TAPPI 7498
B:-Drawdown Test
C:-Proficiency Test
D:-Tensile Strength Test
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question66:-Roller which moves up and down as the web offset press runs
A:-Oscillator roller
B:-Ductor roller
C:-Dandy roller
D:-Dancing roller
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question67:-The gap between the bearer and the cylinder body
A:-Clamp
B:-Shrink
C:-Gutter
D:-Undercut
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question68:-The device used to measure the thickness of blanket
A:-Densitometer
B:-Ammeter
C:-Detector
D:-Shore durometer
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question69:-Which type of feeding system is usually seen in High Speed, large
offset presses?
A:-Pull type
B:-Push type
C:-Drag type
D:-Gravity type
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question70:-Popular method of screen printing multicolour images on 7-shirts
A:-Multi filament
B:-Carousal units
C:-Tusche and glue
D:-Hand - cut
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question71:-Which of the following is not included in premake ready checks?
A:-Examine the inking rollers for glaze
B:-Examine the blankets for defects
C:-Image file size and resolution
D:-Check the pH of the fountain solution
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question72:-______ allows the pressman the facility of changing the cylinder
diameter when the printed image size must be changed.
A:-Blanket washing
B:-Plate packing
C:-Printing unit setup
D:-The surface pores of the rubber
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question73:-Before starting a printing job, we should check the information given in
the
A:-Job ticket
B:-Physical properties of paper
C:-Paper calculation
D:-Technical application
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question74:-Correct press lubrication ________ wear on all moving parts and
lengthens press life.
A:-Increases
B:-Creases
C:-Preparing
D:-Reduces
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question75:-Which process remove any statistic electricity that might be holding
individual sheets together
A:-Electron beam
B:-Fanning
C:-Air blast
D:-Setting the gripper bite control
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question76:-Small particles are torn out of the surface of the paper during the
printing process is known as _______.
A:-Chalking
B:-Blinding
C:-Picking
D:-Hickies
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question77:-Which of the following is not a printing problem?
A:-Glazing
B:-Ghosting
C:-Mottling
D:-Slurring
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question78:-Fine caused by electrical equipments such as motors, switches etc
comming under which type of fires?
A:-Class A
B:-Class B
C:-Class C
D:-Class D
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question79:-Class A fire extinguishers type contains
A:-Carbon dioxide gas under pressure
B:-Bi carbonate of soda solution and sulphuric acid
C:-Solution of aluminium sulfate and bicarbonate of soda
D:-Dry chemical, granular type material
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question80:-The defect take place in the blanket due to the use of unsuitable
chemicals is called
A:-Emulsification
B:-Glazing
C:-Paper sticking
D:-Swelling
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question81:-Which fold is made at right angle to the preceding fold by changing the
direction of the sheet 90° before the second fold is made?
A:-Accordion
B:-Parallel
C:-Right - angle
D:-Left - angle
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question82:-The false feature about the made end paper is
A:-The made end paper has two fly leaves and one made end leaf
B:-Three folded sheets or six open sheets are used to prepare one made end
paper
C:-The fourth end sheet is tipping sheet
D:-This end paper is very simple and used in paper back cover books
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question83:-A method in which metal wire is forced through the folded edges of a
signature and formed into staples to hold the pages together is called
A:-Saddle stitching
B:-Side stitching
C:-Wire rolling
D:-Wire sewing
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question84:-Which folding machine produces right-angle fold in heavier weight
papers?
A:-Knife folder
B:-Buckle folder
C:-Form folder
D:-Nose folder
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question85:-What is known Quarter Bound book?
A:-When the book is covered with only one material which extends over the
whole book
B:-When the spine and corners of the book covered with one material and the
sides with another material
C:-Trimming the folded and sewn sheets after putting the suitable paper board
cover
D:-When the spine of the book is covered with one material and side is with
another material
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question86:-Method of making holes on paper for binding that are not round is
known as
A:-Scoring
B:-Slitting
C:-Slotting
D:-Punching
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question87:-______ improves the book structure by giving it a convex spine and a
concave fore edge.
A:-Cutting
B:-Rounding
C:-Folding
D:-Sticking
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question88:-Sometimes ink not used and the stock itself creates the raised 3D
image after dies that press their image into the paper under great pressure is called
as ________.
A:-Dry punching
B:-Glide rolling
C:-Blind embossing
D:-Wet striking
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question89:-Name the finishing process that is not classified under edge decoration
A:-Gilding
B:-Gauffering
C:-Sputtering
D:-Sprinkling
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question90:-What is a plastic or wooden piece located directly below the cutting
blade beneath the table to protect the blade when it touches the table after cutting
the paper pile?
A:-Cutting stick
B:-Clamping bar
C:-Gripping finger
D:-Moving rod
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question91:-Which one of the following is an example for shell and slide carton
types?
A:-Ink bottle
B:-Window carton
C:-Cake box
D:-Cigarette pockets
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question92:-The angle of level of the cutting blade in the Die-cutting machine
A:-15 - 18
B:-8 - 11
C:-21 - 24
D:-5 - 8
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question93:-The board which is made from layers of virgin chemical pulp
sandwiched between layers of mechanical pulp?
A:-SBB
B:-SUB
C:-FBB
D:-WLC
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question94:-Which one of the following is not a water based adhesive?
A:-Starch
B:-Acrylies
C:-Casein
D:-Latex
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question95:-Which one of the following is an example for the 2 piece tray carton?
A:-Cake box
B:-Shirt box
C:-Match box
D:-Cigarette box
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question96:-_____ is the process in which the liquid metal like Aluminium is poured
into a mold, cooled and solidified.
A:-Casting
B:-Forming
C:-Joining
D:-Rolling
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question97:-What is the SI unit for Torque/Moment of a foce?
A:-Newton
B:-Newton-meter
C:-Pascal
D:-Watt
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question98:-Which one of the following stores the magnetic flux?
A:-Capacitor
B:-Resistors
C:-Inductors
D:-Battery
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question99:-An electrical iron carrying 4A at 120 V. Find out the resistance
A:-20 ohms
B:-30 ohms
C:-40 ohms
D:-60 ohms
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question100:-Trimmed size of A0 sheet is _________?
A:-841 × 1189
B:-210 × 297
C:-1000 × 1414
D:-917 × 1197
Correct Answer:- Option-A
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