TestOut LabSim A+ Certification Practice Exam

Which components would you use to view the port used by a printer?

1. Printer settings

2. Printer properties and Printer server properties

3. Network settings

4. Device Manager

The correct answer is: Printer properties and Printer server properties

The choice of printer properties and printer server properties is correct for viewing the port used by a printer because these settings provide detailed information about the installed printers on a system, including the specific ports they are connected to. In printer properties, you can typically see the configuration options that relate to the printer's connectivity. This includes the port it is using, whether it's a local port or a network port. Similarly, printer server properties allow for management of multiple printers on a network, showing how each one is configured and what resources they are using, including their ports. While printer settings may appear to contain relevant information, they usually pertain more to the operational parameters of the printer rather than specifying its connection point. Network settings could indicate the network's configuration and connectivity status, but do not provide direct information about the printer’s specific connection channel. Device Manager is primarily focused on hardware device management and may list the printer, but it does not show detailed connectivity options such as the port being used. Thus, printer properties and printer server properties are the most direct source for finding the port information needed.