Offset Printing Machine Operator Exam 50 Questions with Answer- Part 2
Offset Printing Machine Operator Exam Question with Answer
Question51:-For multicolour printing, different types of web offset presses are used. The type of offset press which has several plate cylinders positioned around a single large diameter
cylinder is known as
A:-Common impression cylinder press
B:-Blanket to blanket press
C:-In-line press
D:-Tower press
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question52:-The type of ink that are usually used for printing on dark coloured papers. This type ink will prevent the colour of the substrate from influencing the ink colour.
A:-Magnetic ink
B:-Opaque ink
C:-Fluorescent ink
D:-Soy ink
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question53:-The device used for measuring the hardness of a rubber blanket is
A:-Rockwell hardness tester
B:-Sceleroscope
C:-Shore durometer
D:-Forcemeter
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question54:-One of the parts given below is not a part of gravure printing unit.
A:-Printing cylinder
B:-Doctor blade
C:-Impression cylinder
D:-Blanket cylinder
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question55:-A leading Indian offset machine manufacturer
A:-Heidelberg
B:-Komori
C:-AB Dick
D:-HMT
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question56:-The type of offset press which are typically used for long run works including the printing of large daily newspapers.
A:-Sheet-fed presses
B:-Web presses
C:-Two cylinder presses
D:-Three cylinder presses
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question57:-The conventional manual plate processing techniques have been largely replaced by this technique which is capable of automatic imaging and processing different plate
materials.
A:-CTP
B:-RIP
C:-CMS
D:-CMM
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question58:-The inking roller in an offset press, which is in direct contact with the plate cylinder.
A:-Ductor roller
B:-Distribution roller
C:-Fountain roller
D:-Form roller
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question59:-One of the methods used to prepare a printing cylinder in gravure printing
A:-Laser beam engraving
B:-Solvothermal process
C:-Interfacial polymerisation
D:-Controlled condensation
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question60:-‘Printing with Master’ is also known as
A:-Impact printing
B:-Non-impact printing
C:-Ink-jet printing
D:-Computer to print
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question61:-We must be careful about the storage of paper due to its hygroscopic nature. The store room should be with a
A:-High relative humidity
B:-Low relative humidity
C:-Moderate relative humidity
D:-High temperature
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question62:-A sheet fed offset printing machine will have four units. From the given below options pick out the one that is not a unit of offset machine.
A:-Registration unit
B:-Feeding unit
C:-Delivery unit
D:-Colour management unit
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question63:-ISO or International Paper Sizes are denoted in
A:-Centimeters
B:-Millimeters
C:-Inches
D:-Meters
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question64:-Screen printing stencils can be prepared using different methods. The stencil which is most suited for an image with complex and high quality line details.
A:-Hand cut stencils
B:-Tusche and glue stencils
C:-Photographic stencils
D:-Cylindrical screens
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question65:-In flexographic printing press there is a metal or ceramic roller engraved with cells that carry ink
A:-Plate cylinder
B:-Fountain roller
C:-Impression cylinder
D:-Anilox roller
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question66:-Presses that can print more than one colour during a single pass are referred to as multicolour presses. It will have
A:-a single printing unit
B:-a series of single printing units
C:-only a series of single plate cylinders
D:-only a series of single blanket cylinders
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question67:-The system in an offset press which moisten the plate consistently throughout the press run
A:-Inking system
B:-Dampening system
C:-Distribution system
D:-Roller system
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question68:-When compared to gravure printing ink, screen printing ink is
A:-Thinner
B:-Thicker
C:-Same viscosity
D:-Same dimensional stability
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question69:-The best printing method for ‘high quality’, ‘short run’, ‘customized’ colour printing
A:-Gravure printing
B:-Flexographic printing
C:-Digital printing
D:-Letterpress printing
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question70:-Papers with different quality are available in the market. Shelf life and print quality are considered in categorising the paper. Pick out the lowest grade paper.
A:-Newsprint
B:-Bond paper
C:-Cover paper
D:-Book paper
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question71:-All preparation from mounting the image carrier on the press to obtain an acceptable image on the press sheet is
A:-Make ready
B:-Casting out
C:-Estimation
D:-Job schedule
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question72:-The sheets of same weight and surface finish as the final sheet that are used for initial press set up is termed as
A:-Packing sheets
B:-Make ready sheets
C:-Masking sheets
D:-Proofing sheet
Correct Answer:- Option-B.
Question73:-Name of the feeder that works on front separation principle
A:-Stream feeder
B:-Single sheet feeder
C:-Continuous feeder
D:-Alternate feeder
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question74:-Name of the rollers found in an Offset machine, which are in direct contact with printing plate
A:-Dandy roller
B:-Ductor roller
C:-Form roller
D:-Dwell roller
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question75:-Which of the following statement is/are correct about Auto Plate loading ?
i) Plate changeover can take place on all printing unit at the same time.
ii) The operator has to lift the guard and put the lead edge of the plate in to the clamp.
iii) No operator related error will occur.
A:-Only (ii and iii)
B:-Only (i and iii)
C:-All the above (i, ii and iii)
D:-Only (i and ii)
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question77:-Any particle that sticks to the blanket or plate that transfers an imperfection to the printed page is called
A:-Chalking
B:-Pilling
C:-Hickies
D:-Ghosting
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question78:-Which of the following is/are causes the printing problem “Blinding” in offset printing ?
i) Excess gum in fountain solution
ii) Excess fountain rollers
iii) Fountain solution too acidic
A:-Only (i and ii)
B:-Only (ii and iii)
C:-All of the above (i, ii and iii)
D:-Only (i and iii)
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question79:-Choose the remedies to rectify the printing problem “Tinting” ?
i) Check the pH of fountain solution
ii) Add varnish to increase tack
iii) Use moisture resistant stock
A:-Only (i and iii)
B:-Only (i and ii)
C:-All the above (i, ii and iii)
D:-Only (ii and iii)
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question80:-The failure of the rollers to transport ink is generally known as
A:-Swelling
B:-Ghosting
C:-Mottling
D:-Glazing
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question81:-The deposit of unwanted, excess ink and paper residue on either the plate or blanket is
A:-Piling
B:-Slurring
C:-Tinting
D:-Setoff
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question82:-A quality control device used to indicate dot reproduction of half tones and process colours
A:-Gray balance patch
B:-Screen finder
C:-Dot gain scale
D:-Star target
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question83:-Which of the following statement is/are correct about cloth joint end paper ?
i) The cloth joint end paper has one waste sheet, two paste down sheets, one stiff leaf, and two fly leaf.
ii) Three folded sheets are used to prepare one cloth joint end paper.
iii) This end paper is sewn with the book as first and last section.
A:-Only (ii and iii)
B:-Only (i and ii)
C:-All the above (i, ii and iii)
D:-Only (i and iii)
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question84:-All the operation after sewing up to covering is called
A:-Ware housing
B:-Covering
C:-Finishing
D:-Forwarding
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question85:-The process of binding the writing material is called
A:-Letter press binding
B:-Library binding
C:-Stationery binding
D:-Miscellaneous binding
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question86:-Which of the following is/are correct about Gauffering ?
i) Solid gilt edges are cut in to different patterns.
ii) The book is kept under a weight board, golden colour is applied with a brush evenly through the edges.
iii) Gauffering is done with small hot tools.
A:-Only (ii and iii)
B:-Only (i and ii)
C:-All of the above (i, ii and iii)
D:-Only (i and iii)
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question87:-Calculate the quantity of paper in reams for making 15,000 books of Demy octavo size. Each book contains 480 pages. Double demy paper is used for the production of
books.
A:-400
B:-450
C:-500
D:-425
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question88:-Name of the paper folding machine that operates by forcing a sheet between two rollers and causing it to curve
A:-Knife folder
B:-Parallel folder
C:-Buckle folder
D:-Accordion folder
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question89:-Which of the following statement is/are correct about foil stamping ?
i) The process that create a three-dimensional raised image on substrate by pressing it between two dies.
ii) It is a letter press process that transfers a thin layer of metallic tone to a substrate using heat and pressure.
iii) The relief image presses against the foil and the combination of heat and pressure transfers the metallic coating on the foil film to substrate.
A:-Only (i and ii)
B:-Only (ii and iii)
C:-All of the above (i, ii and iii)
D:-Only (i and iii)
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question90:-A process in which a thin film of plastic with an adhesive coating is bonded to a printed substrate is called
A:-Varnishing
B:-Stamping
C:-Lamination
D:-Embossing
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question91:-Which of the following statement is/are correct about head band in book binding ?
i) An open weave cotton cloth for good adhesive penetration, pasted the ends of book.
ii) Head bands were used by book binders to align book signatures and strengthen the ends of a book.
iii) Head banding is done by the sewing a cord on to the backbone behind the boards, which secures the signatures together more firmly.
A:-Only (i and iii)
B:-Only (i and ii)
C:-All of the above (i, ii and iii)
D:-Only (ii and iii)
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question92:-Which of the following statement is/are correct about Blister packs ?
i) The blister is adhered on to a printed paper board backing on which the product information is displayed.
ii) When heat is applied, it shrinks tightly over whatever it is covering.
iii) Double blisters are formed around both sides of product allowing for complete product visibility.
A:-Only (i and ii)
B:-Only (i and iii)
C:-All of the above (i, ii and iii)
D:-Only (ii and iii)
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question93:-Name of the wave shaped structure that provides strength to reinforced corrugated board
A:-Flute
B:-Pipe
C:-Bubble
D:-Shrink
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question94:-A material made up of polymer plastic film, when heat is applied, it contracts tightly over whatever it is covering is called
A:-Bubble wrap
B:-Shrink wrap
C:-Blister wrap
D:-Vacuum pouch
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question95:-Photo chemical engraved or etched plates are used is ___________ type of printing process.
A:-Gravure
B:-Flexo
C:-Screen
D:-Lithography
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question96:-Which of the following statement is/are correct about diode ?
i) Diode is an electronic device that restricts current flow chiefly to one direction.
ii) Diode is a passive electronic component used to make a time delay in a circuit.
iii) Diodes are some times used as rectifiers.
A:-Only (i and ii)
B:-Only (i and iii)
C:-All of the above (i, ii and iii)
D:-Only (ii and iii)
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question97:-Name an electrical component that limits or regulates the flow of electrical current in an electronic circuit.
A:-Capacitor
B:-Diode
C:-Resistor
D:-Transformer
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question98:-The most common type of gears and have straight teeth and are parallel to the axis of the wheel
A:-Spur gear
B:-Worm gear
C:-Bevel gear
D:-Helical gear
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question99:-Which of the following statement is/are correct about Hydraulics ?
i) Hydraulic systems are commonly powered by compressed air.
ii) Hydraulics deals with the mechanical properties of fluid.
iii) The major components that make up a hydraulic system are the reservoir, pump, valves and actuators.
A:-Only (i and ii)
B:-Only (i and iii)
C:-All of the above (i, ii and iii)
D:-Only (ii and iii)
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question 100:-Identify the neutral colour from the following.
A:-Grey
B:-Violet
C:-Purple
D:-Yellow
Correct Answer:- Option-A
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