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Due to the improper locking action at the end of the line , letters are falling one over the other .This is called

  1. Piling
  2. Locking
  3. Jerking
  4. Bleeding

    Like any other machine, a typewriter also should be properly cleaned, oiled and maintained. Choose the correct reason from the following.

    1. Machine works smoothly
    2. It prolongs the life of machine
    3. We can type with easily with less strain
    4. It ensures high class performance

      Less carriage tension and want of proper cleaning and oiling and loose dog spring not being lively is called

      1. Piling of letters
      2. Sluggish movement
      3. Bleeding of letters
      4. Overlapping

        Which parts do not cleaning and oiling with oil?

        1. Way rod
        2. Escapement wheel
        3. Cylinder ratchet wheel
        4. Rubber parts
          -------wheel connect escapement wheel and the carriage rack
          Which position of the ribbon indicator helps in stencil cutting ?
          Where is the ribbon set on the typewriter ?
          Link lock mechanism is not released with -------
          The movement of ribbon automatically from full spool to empty spool is known as

          Ribbon movement is not associated with

          1. Ribbon throw
          2. Step by step movement
          3. Ribbon reverse movement
          4. Lengthwise movement

            The loose dog helps in

            1. Ribbon reverse movement
            2. Up and down movement
            3. Step by step movement
            4. None of these

              Which among is not involved in rocker mechanism ?

              1. Way rod
              2. Pinion wheel
              3. Loose dog
              4. Escapement wheel

                The main function of rocker mechanism is to help --------

                1. Colour indication ribbon
                2. Step by step movement
                3. Tab setting
                4. Thumb wheel

                  On which part of the typewriter do the rigid dog and loose dog act ?

                  1. Escapement wheel
                  2. Pinion wheel
                  3. Thumb wheel
                  4. None of the above
                    The step by step movement of carriage is done by

                    Which of the following statement is /are correct ?

                    1. Ribbon carrier moves up and down
                    2. Ribbon carrier is fitted behind the type guide
                    3. Length wise movement of ribbon is controlled by ribbon carrier

                      Parts of the rocker mechanism

                      1. Loose dog and escapement wheel
                      2. Rigid dog and pinion wheel
                      3. Loose dog and main spring
                        The bell ringing sign given by the typewriter is to inform you that :
                        The purpose of mainspring in a typewriting machine ?

                        The force of the main spring is exerted to the carriage by means of the following

                        1. Draw band
                        2. Rigid dog
                        3. Pinion wheel
                        4. Loose dog

                          Ribbon carrier is behind the --------

                          1. Type basket
                          2. Carriage
                          3. Type guide
                          4. Feed roll

                            To control the movement ------ silencer is provided

                            1. Rigid dog
                            2. Loose dog
                            3. Pinion wheel
                            4. Escapement wheel

                              Carriage rack is running over the ------

                              1. Pinion wheel
                              2. Escapement wheel
                              3. Loose dog
                                Carriage travels on the -------
                                Dog block is also known as ------
                                With the help of ------ we can type letters at the end of the paper
                                ----- helps the carriage moves instantly to predetermined position
                                Which of the following helps to type properly on a ruled paper ?
                                Type guide is also known as ------
                                To adjust the paper to the same line of typing for reinsertion work -------is used
                                To type mathematical formulae and chemical equations ------- is used
                                Fulcrum wire is also known as -------

                                For what purpose do we use the line space disengaging lever ?

                                1. Paper release
                                2. Marginal release
                                3. Variable line spacing
                                4. None of the above

                                  Ribbon position indicator is found on --------side of typewriter

                                  1. Left side of the keyboard
                                  2. Right side of the keyboard
                                  3. Left side of the thumb wheel
                                  4. None of these
                                    Type bar is connected to segment by means of

                                    The line space lever is otherwise called

                                    1. Carriage return lever
                                    2. Universal bar
                                    3. Feed rolls release lever
                                      All type bars rest in the -------
                                      Part of the typewriter which presses cards and envelopes close to the cylinder ?
                                      Paper Release Lever is also known as -------
                                      The paper guide is otherwise called ------
                                      The size of Foolscap carriage in inches is ?
                                      Draw cord is also known as---------
                                      Which part of the typewriter helps to avoid the contact of the paper with oily parts of the typewriter ?
                                      Which part helps to take paper without rotating the cylinder ?
                                      By using -------the cylinder can be rotated
                                      The cylinder or platen of a typewriter is made of by :
                                      The purpose of mainspring in a typewriting machine is ?
                                      The carriage of typewriter is related to the main spring by means of which part ?
                                      The part of typewriter which located behind the Segment of typewriter ?
                                      'Bichrome Device ' is another name of which part of Typewriter ?