DEPUTY MANAGER PPSC Past paper [Pakistan]

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: August 16, 2024

1. What is the main purpose of a printer’s drum? A) To apply ink to the paper B) To feed paper into the printer C) To store ink D) To cool the printer Answer: A) To apply ink to the paper 2. What is the primary difference between offset printing and digital printing? A) Offset printing uses plates, while digital printing does not B) Digital printing uses plates, while offset printing does not C) Offset printing is slower than digital printing D) Digital printing requires more setup time than offset printing Answer: A) Offset printing uses plates, while digital printing does not 3. What does DPI stand for in printing? A) Dots Per Inch B) Dots Per Image C) Display Pixels Index D) Digital Print Information Answer: A) Dots Per Inch 4. Which printing process involves transferring ink from a plate to a rubber blanket and then to the paper? A) Screen printing B) Flexography C) Offset lithography D) Gravure printing Answer: C) Offset lithography 5. What is the term for the space between lines of text? A) Kerning B) Leading C) Tracking D) Justification Answer: B) Leading 6. What type of color model is commonly used in printing? A) RGB B) CMYK C) HEX D) HSL Answer: B) CMYK 7. What is the purpose of a proof in printing? A) To test the print quality and color accuracy before the final print run B) To finalize the design C) To adjust the printer settings D) To select the paper type Answer: A) To test the print quality and color accuracy before the final print run 8. What is “bleed” in printing? A) The area where the ink extends beyond the edge of the page B) The process of removing excess ink C) The method of aligning text and images D) The technique of drying ink quickly Answer: A) The area where the ink extends beyond the edge of the page 9. What is the primary use of a vector graphic in printing? A) To create scalable images without loss of quality B) To produce high-resolution photographs C) To enhance color accuracy D) To create pixel-based images Answer: A) To create scalable images without loss of quality 10. What does “RGB” stand for in color models? A) Red, Green, Blue B) Red, Gray, Blue C) Red, Green, Black D) Red, Gold, Blue Answer: A) Red, Green, Blue 11. What is a “pica” in printing measurement? A) A unit of measurement for type size B) A type of ink C) A color model D) A type of paper Answer: A) A unit of measurement for type size 12. What is “trapping” in the context of printing? A) The process of ensuring that colors overlap correctly to avoid gaps B) The technique of trapping images onto a plate C) The method of aligning text and images D) The process of removing excess ink Answer: A) The process of ensuring that colors overlap correctly to avoid gaps 13. What is the main advantage of digital printing over offset printing? A) Faster setup time and cost-effective for short runs B) Better color accuracy C) Higher resolution D) More durable prints Answer: A) Faster setup time and cost-effective for short runs 14. What is the term for the process of preparing a file for print production? A) Prepress B) Postpress C) Pressing D) Proofing Answer: A) Prepress 15. What type of ink is commonly used for screen printing? A) Solvent-based ink B) Water-based ink C) UV-curable ink D) Oil-based ink Answer: B) Water-based ink 16. What is “dot gain” in printing? A) The phenomenon where dots of ink spread beyond their intended area B) The process of increasing resolution C) The technique of adjusting color balance D) The method of adding texture to print Answer: A) The phenomenon where dots of ink spread beyond their intended area 17. What is the primary purpose of a “register mark” in printing? A) To ensure accurate alignment of colors and images during printing B) To indicate the paper size C) To mark the print quality D) To identify the printer model Answer: A) To ensure accurate alignment of colors and images during printing 18. What is the term for a small, repeating pattern used in background designs? A) Halftone B) Texture C) Pattern D) Gradient Answer: C) Pattern 19. What is a “CMYK” color model used for in printing? A) To create full-color images by combining cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks B) To enhance digital images C) To adjust brightness and contrast D) To create monochrome prints Answer: A) To create full-color images by combining cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks 20. What is “binding” in the context of book production? A) The process of assembling and securing the pages of a book B) The method of printing text on pages C) The technique of designing book covers D) The process of cutting pages to size Answer: A) The process of assembling and securing the pages of a book 21. What does “serif” refer to in typography? A) A small line or stroke regularly attached to the end of a larger stroke in a letter B) A type of paper C) A color model D) A printing technique Answer: A) A small line or stroke regularly attached to the end of a larger stroke in a letter 22. What is the purpose of a “crop mark” in print design? A) To indicate where the paper should be trimmed B) To show the color balance C) To mark the alignment of text D) To denote the ink type Answer: A) To indicate where the paper should be trimmed 23. What is “offset printing”? A) A printing method where ink is transferred from a plate to a rubber blanket and then to paper B) A printing technique that uses a direct transfer of ink to paper C) A process involving the use of heat to transfer ink D) A digital printing method Answer: A) A printing method where ink is transferred from a plate to a rubber blanket and then to paper 24. What does “vector graphics” refer to? A) Graphics created using paths defined by mathematical formulas B) Graphics made up of pixels C) Graphics that use photographic images D) Graphics printed using halftone techniques Answer: A) Graphics created using paths defined by mathematical formulas 25. What is “offset lithography”? A) A printing process that uses a flat surface where ink is applied and then transferred to paper B) A method of printing using a raised surface C) A digital printing technique D) A method involving screen printing Answer: A) A printing process that uses a flat surface where ink is applied and then transferred to paper 26. What is the term for the spacing between characters in typography? A) Tracking B) Leading C) Kerning D) Justification Answer: C) Kerning 27. What is the term for the process of adjusting colors on a printed proof to match the final print? A) Color correction B) Proofreading C) Color separation D) Proof adjustment Answer: A) Color correction 28. What is “spot color” in printing? A) A color applied using a specific ink rather than a combination of process colors B) A color that appears only in specific areas of a print C) A color used to highlight text D) A color achieved through gradient techniques Answer: A) A color applied using a specific ink rather than a combination of process colors 29. What is the term for the process of creating a digital file from an original document? A) Scanning B) Proofing C) Typesetting D) Proofreading Answer: A) Scanning 30. What is the primary function of a “paper feed” mechanism in a printer? A) To transport paper through the printer B) To apply ink to the paper C) To cool the printer D) To scan documents Answer: A) To transport paper through the printer 31. What is “halftone” in printing? A) A technique of creating images by using dots of varying sizes and spacing B) A type of color model C) A method of adjusting image contrast D) A process of smoothing paper edges Answer: A) A technique of creating images by using dots of varying sizes and spacing 32. What is the purpose of “color separation” in printing? A) To create separate plates for each color used in the print process B) To blend colors for a gradient effect C) To adjust the brightness of colors D) To merge different color profiles Answer: A) To create separate plates for each color used in the print process 33. What is “imposition” in print production? A) The process of arranging pages on a press sheet in preparation for printing B) The technique of adjusting ink density C) The process of binding book pages D) The method of cutting paper to size Answer: A) The process of arranging pages on a press sheet in preparation for printing 34. What is the primary function of a “plate” in offset printing? A) To transfer the inked image to a rubber blanket B) To apply color directly to the paper C) To scan images for digital printing D) To bind printed materials Answer: A) To transfer the inked image to a rubber blanket 35. What is “digital proofing”? A) The process of evaluating digital files before printing to ensure accuracy B) The technique of adjusting print resolution C) The method of binding digital prints D) The process of creating digital files from physical documents Answer: A) The process of evaluating digital files before printing to ensure accuracy 36. What is “postpress” in printing? A) The stage of production that involves finishing processes after printing B) The initial stage of preparing files for print C) The process of adjusting color balance D) The stage of designing print layouts Answer: A) The stage of production that involves finishing processes after printing 37. What is the term for the process of applying a protective coating to printed materials? A) Lamination B) Varnishing C) Foil stamping D) Die cutting Answer: A) Lamination 38. What does “paper gsm” stand for? A) Grams per square meter B) General size measurement C) Graphics standard measurement D) Grams per square millimeter Answer: A) Grams per square meter 39. What is “flexography”? A) A printing process using flexible plates and quick-drying inks B) A technique of printing using a flat surface C) A method of printing using digital technology D) A process involving the use of screen printing Answer: A) A printing process using flexible plates and quick-drying inks 40. What is “die cutting” used for in print production? A) To cut paper into specific shapes B) To bind printed materials C) To apply color to paper D) To adjust image resolution Answer: A) To cut paper into specific shapes 41. What is “gravure printing”? A) A printing method that uses engraved cylinders to transfer ink to paper B) A technique of printing with digital presses C) A method involving screen printing D) A process using offset plates Answer: A) A printing method that uses engraved cylinders to transfer ink to paper 42. What is “gutter” in print design? A) The space between two facing pages in a book or magazine B) The margin around the edge of a page C) The space between lines of text D) The area where images are placed Answer: A) The space between two facing pages in a book or magazine 43. What is “offset blanket” used for in printing? A) To transfer the image from the plate to the paper B) To apply ink to the paper directly C) To create a digital copy of the print D) To bind the printed materials Answer: A) To transfer the image from the plate to the paper 44. What is “spot varnish”? A) A coating applied to specific areas of a print to enhance gloss or texture B) A type of ink used in printing C) A process of adjusting color balance D) A method of binding printed materials Answer: A) A coating applied to specific areas of a print to enhance gloss or texture 45. What does “trapping” refer to in print production? A) The process of ensuring that colors overlap correctly to prevent gaps B) The technique of adjusting image resolution C) The process of binding printed materials D) The method of cutting paper to size Answer: A) The process of ensuring that colors overlap correctly to prevent gaps 46. What is “screen printing”? A) A printing technique where ink is pushed through a stencil or mesh screen B) A method of printing using engraved plates C) A process of applying color using digital technology D) A technique of printing on flexible surfaces Answer: A) A printing technique where ink is pushed through a stencil or mesh screen 47. What is “digital offset printing”? A) A hybrid printing method combining elements of digital and offset printing B) A purely digital printing process C) A method of printing using traditional offset presses D) A technique involving screen printing Answer: A) A hybrid printing method combining elements of digital and offset printing 48. What is the term for the process of aligning and adjusting images and text in print design? A) Layout B) Imposition C) Typesetting D) Proofing Answer: A) Layout 49. What is “CMYK” used for in printing? A) To produce full-color prints by combining cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks B) To enhance digital images C) To adjust contrast in photographs D) To create black-and-white prints Answer: A) To produce full-color prints by combining cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks 50. What does “typesetting” involve? A) The process of arranging text and characters for printing B) The technique of binding pages C) The method of adjusting image color D) The process of scanning documents Answer: A) The process of arranging text and characters for printing 51. What is “color management” in print production? A) The process of ensuring consistent color output across different devices and materials B) The technique of adjusting text alignment C) The process of binding printed materials D) The method of cutting paper Answer: A) The process of ensuring consistent color output across different devices and materials 52. What is “paper grain” in printing? A) The direction in which paper fibers are aligned B) The texture of the paper surface C) The color of the paper D) The weight of the paper Answer: A) The direction in which paper fibers are aligned 53. What is the function of a “printing press”? A) To transfer ink onto paper to produce printed materials B) To scan images for digital printing C) To bind pages together D) To adjust color settings Answer: A) To transfer ink onto paper to produce printed materials 54. What does “preflight” mean in print production? A) The process of checking digital files for errors before printing B) The technique of preparing ink for printing C) The process of scanning documents D) The method of binding books Answer: A) The process of checking digital files for errors before printing 55. What is “imposition” in print production? A) The arrangement of pages on a press sheet to ensure proper order after printing and folding B) The process of adjusting color balance C) The method of binding printed materials D) The technique of scanning images Answer: A) The arrangement of pages on a press sheet to ensure proper order after printing and folding 56. What is the primary purpose of a “register mark” in print design? A) To ensure accurate alignment of colors and images during printing B) To mark the edges of a print C) To denote the paper type D) To identify the printer model Answer: A) To ensure accurate alignment of colors and images during printing 57. What does “offset printing” primarily use for transferring ink? A) Rubber blanket B) Metal plates C) Screen mesh D) Digital inkjet Answer: A) Rubber blanket 58. What is “gutter” in printing terminology? A) The space between two facing pages in a book or magazine B) The margin around the edge of a page C) The area where ink is applied D) The space between lines of text Answer: A) The space between two facing pages in a book or magazine 59. What is “foiling” in print finishing? A) The process of applying a metallic or colored foil to a printed surface B) The technique of adding texture to paper C) The process of binding printed materials D) The method of cutting paper to shape Answer: A) The process of applying a metallic or colored foil to a printed surface 60. What is the term for the process of applying a clear coating to a printed surface to protect it? A) Lamination B) Varnishing C) Spot color D) Die cutting Answer: B) Varnishing 61. What is the function of a “color profile” in print design? A) To ensure consistent color output across different devices and media B) To adjust the size of images C) To determine the paper weight D) To set the print resolution Answer: A) To ensure consistent color output across different devices and media 62. What does “trapping” in print production refer to? A) Ensuring that adjacent colors overlap slightly to avoid visible gaps B) The process of cutting paper to size C) The technique of binding printed materials D) The method of applying varnish Answer: A) Ensuring that adjacent colors overlap slightly to avoid visible gaps 63. What is “screen ruling” in printing? A) The number of lines per inch in a halftone screen B) The process of aligning text and images C) The technique of applying color to paper D) The method of binding pages Answer: A) The number of lines per inch in a halftone screen 64. What is “ink density” in printing? A) The amount of ink applied to the paper B) The speed at which ink dries C) The color accuracy of the ink D) The thickness of the paper Answer: A) The amount of ink applied to the paper 65. What is the purpose of a “paper cutter” in print finishing? A) To cut paper to the desired size and shape B) To apply ink to paper C) To bind pages together D) To adjust color settings Answer: A) To cut paper to the desired size and shape 66. What is “rotogravure printing”? A) A printing process using engraved cylinders to transfer ink to paper B) A method of screen printing C) A technique of digital printing D) A process involving offset plates Answer: A) A printing process using engraved cylinders to transfer ink to paper 67. What is “paper weight” commonly measured in? A) Grams per square meter (gsm) B) Pounds per square inch (psi) C) Inches per square meter (ism) D) Kilograms per square meter (kg/m²) Answer: A) Grams per square meter (gsm) 68. What does “digital printing” refer to? A) The process of printing digital images directly onto paper or other substrates B) The technique of using offset plates for printing C) The method of printing using engraved cylinders D) The process of screen printing Answer: A) The process of printing digital images directly onto paper or other substrates 69. What is “die cutting” used for? A) To cut paper into specific shapes using a die B) To bind pages together C) To apply color to paper D) To scan images for digital printing Answer: A) To cut paper into specific shapes using a die 70. What does “prepress” involve? A) Preparing files and images for printing B) Printing documents C) Binding books D) Adjusting print resolution Answer: A) Preparing files and images for printing 71. What is “offset press” in printing? A) A type of printing press that uses a rubber blanket to transfer ink to paper B) A type of digital printer C) A type of screen printing equipment D) A type of engraving machine Answer: A) A type of printing press that uses a rubber blanket to transfer ink to paper 72. What is “grayscale” in printing? A) A range of shades from white to black, used to represent images without color B) A color model used for full-color printing C) A technique of enhancing image resolution D) A process of binding printed materials Answer: A) A range of shades from white to black, used to represent images without color 73. What does “offset lithography” use for transferring ink? A) A rubber blanket to apply ink to paper B) A direct transfer of ink from plates to paper C) Digital inkjet technology D) Screen mesh Answer: A) A rubber blanket to apply ink to paper 74. What is “proofing” in the context of print production? A) Reviewing a print sample to check for errors and accuracy before the final print run B) The process of printing high-resolution images C) The technique of binding books D) The process of applying color to paper Answer: A) Reviewing a print sample to check for errors and accuracy before the final print run 75. What does “spot color” refer to? A) A specific ink color used instead of a combination of process colors B) A color that appears in specific areas of a print C) A color used for highlighting text D) A color achieved through gradient techniques Answer: A) A specific ink color used instead of a combination of process colors 76. What is “image resolution” commonly measured in? A) Dots per inch (DPI) B) Pixels per square inch (PPI) C) Lines per inch (LPI) D) Grams per square meter (gsm) Answer: A) Dots per inch (DPI) 77. What is “lamination” in print finishing? A) The process of applying a thin layer of plastic to protect and enhance the printed surface B) The technique of adding texture to paper C) The process of binding pages together D) The method of cutting paper to size Answer: A) The process of applying a thin layer of plastic to protect and enhance the printed surface 78. What is “offset printing” primarily used for? A) Producing high-quality and large-volume prints B) Printing small quantities of documents C) Creating digital images D) Producing 3D prints Answer: A) Producing high-quality and large-volume prints 79. What is “vector art” used for in printing? A) Creating graphics that can be scaled without losing quality B) Printing photographic images C) Enhancing color accuracy D) Creating pixel-based images Answer: A) Creating graphics that can be scaled without losing quality 80. What is “spot varnish” in print design? A) A coating applied to specific areas of a print to enhance gloss or texture B) A type of ink used in printing C) A method of adding color to images D) A process of binding printed materials Answer: A) A coating applied to specific areas of a print to enhance gloss or texture 81. What is the largest ocean on Earth? A) Atlantic Ocean B) Indian Ocean C) Arctic Ocean D) Pacific Ocean Answer: D) Pacific Ocean 82. Who was the first President of the United States? A) Thomas Jefferson B) Abraham Lincoln C) George Washington D) John Adams Answer: C) George Washington 83. What is the formula for calculating the area of a rectangle? A) Length × Width B) Length + Width C) 2 × (Length + Width) D) Length × Width × Height Answer: A) Length × Width 84. What is the capital of Australia? A) Sydney B) Melbourne C) Canberra D) Brisbane Answer: C) Canberra 85. Who wrote “Pride and Prejudice”? A) Charles Dickens B) Jane Austen C) Emily Brontë D) Mark Twain Answer: B) Jane Austen 86. What is the boiling point of water at sea level in Celsius? A) 90°C B) 95°C C) 100°C D) 105°C Answer: C) 100°C 87. Which planet is known as the “Red Planet”? A) Mars B) Jupiter C) Venus D) Mercury Answer: A) Mars 88. What is the chemical symbol for gold? A) Au B) Ag C) Pb D) Fe Answer: A) Au 89. What is the official language of Brazil? A) Spanish B) Portuguese C) French D) English Answer: B) Portuguese 90. What is the sum of the interior angles of a triangle? A) 90 degrees B) 180 degrees C) 270 degrees D) 360 degrees Answer: B) 180 degrees 91. What is the capital of Pakistan? A) Karachi B) Lahore C) Islamabad D) Quetta Answer: C) Islamabad 92. Who is known as the “Father of the Nation” in Pakistan? A) Liaquat Ali Khan B) Allama Iqbal C) Muhammad Ali Jinnah D) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Answer: C) Muhammad Ali Jinnah 93. What is the largest island in the world? A) New Guinea B) Greenland C) Borneo D) Madagascar Answer: B) Greenland 94. Who is the author of “To Kill a Mockingbird”? A) Harper Lee B) J.K. Rowling C) F. Scott Fitzgerald D) Ernest Hemingway Answer: A) Harper Lee 95. What is the main function of the CPU in a computer? A) To process data B) To store data C) To manage peripherals D) To display graphics Answer: A) To process data 96. Which element is represented by the symbol “O”? A) Osmium B) Oxygen C) Gold D) Silver Answer: B) Oxygen 97. What is the longest river in Asia? A) Ganges B) Mekong C) Yangtze D) Indus Answer: C) Yangtze 98. What is the primary language spoken in Egypt? A) Arabic B) English C) French D) Spanish Answer: A) Arabic 99. How many continents are there on Earth? A) 5 B) 6 C) 7 D) 8 Answer: C) 7 100. What is the basic unit of life? A) Organ B) Tissue C) Cell D) Organism Answer: C) Cell