FC0-U71 Infrastructure Practice Question
A user needs to print a large number of color brochures with high-quality images. Which type of printer would produce the best color output for this task?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse 'high-quality color output' with 'high-volume printing' — candidates might think a laser printer is better because it's faster and handles large volumes, but the question specifically asks for best color output for brochures with images, which points to inkjet.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Inkjet printer
Inkjet printers are the best choice for high-quality color brochures with images because they use liquid ink droplets to produce smooth gradients and fine detail, often at resolutions of 4800 x 1200 dpi or higher. They excel at color accuracy and are widely used for photo and marketing materials. Laser printers, while fast and sharp for text, typically have lower color fidelity for photographic images. Dot-matrix and thermal printers are not designed for high-resolution color graphics.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Dot-matrix printer
Why it's wrong here
Dot-matrix printers strike an inked ribbon with pins, producing low-resolution text and no photographic colour fidelity, so they cannot render high-quality brochure images. They remain useful for multi-part carbon forms and impact printing in industrial or point-of-sale environments where durability matters more than image quality.
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Laser printer
Why it's wrong here
Laser printers excel at fast, crisp text and general office documents, but their toner-based process reproduces photographic colour gradients less faithfully than inkjet alternatives. A laser would be the right choice for high-volume monochrome or text-heavy business printing rather than image-rich brochures.
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Thermal printer
Why it's wrong here
Thermal printers apply heat to specially coated paper, so they cannot reproduce photographic colour on standard brochure stock. They are tempting because they excel at fast, quiet receipt and label printing in retail or logistics. High-quality colour brochures instead require inkjet or laser technology with proper colour gamut and resolution.
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Inkjet printer
Why this is correct
Inkjet printers use CMYK liquid ink droplets to produce smooth colour gradients and fine photographic detail, satisfying the high-quality image requirement for brochures. Laser printers suit high-volume text but generally trail inkjet on photographic colour fidelity.
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