Offset Printing Machine Operator Grade II Question Paper and Answer Key

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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