CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) — Question 6

An IT manager discovered that hundreds of pages of printed materials are being recycled each day because the materials are left on the printer tray instead of being picked up by users. Which of the following would BEST prevent this waste?

Answer options

• A. Send friendly reminders to not print unnecessarily.
• B. Enable duplex printing to reduce paper utilization.
• C. Bill each department for the excess material cost.
• D. Require a code or badge before releasing a print job.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as requiring a code or badge before releasing a print job ensures that users must be present to collect their documents, significantly reducing the amount of unclaimed printed material. Options A and B may help reduce overall printing but do not address the immediate issue of leftover prints. Option C shifts the cost burden but does not solve the problem of waste generation.