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Printing Press Operator Practice Test

Check what you know about the printing press operator job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

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15 multiple-choice questions on printing press operator knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15Registration is:
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Answer: Color alignment. Print term.

Question 2 of 15A densitometer measures:
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Answer: Ink density. Tool.

Question 3 of 15Compare color under:
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Answer: Standard lighting. Accuracy.

Question 4 of 15Flexo uses:
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Answer: Flexible plates. Process.

Question 5 of 15Makeready is:
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Answer: Setup. Setup.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Color difference.”
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Answer: Delta E. Delta E: Color difference.

Question 7 of 15What does “Offset” mean?
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Answer: Ink transferred via blanket.. Offset: Ink transferred via blanket.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Meters ink in flexo.”
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Answer: Anilox roll. Anilox roll: Meters ink in flexo.

Question 9 of 15What does “Makeready” mean?
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Answer: Setup before a run.. Makeready: Setup before a run.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Rubber transfer roller.”
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Answer: Blanket. Blanket: Rubber transfer roller.

Question 11 of 15What does “Flexography” mean?
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Answer: Printing with flexible plates.. Flexography: Printing with flexible plates.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Measures ink density.”
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Answer: Densitometer. Densitometer: Measures ink density.

Question 13 of 15What does “Proof” mean?
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Answer: Test print for approval.. Proof: Test print for approval.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Prints on sheets.”
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Answer: Sheetfed press. Sheetfed press: Prints on sheets.

Question 15 of 15What does “Wash-up” mean?
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Answer: Cleaning ink.. Wash-up: Cleaning ink.

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