What is a function of the HP Universal Print Driver?

Question

Options

• AFinds available printers and provides options to print to them
• BSecures the printer from network hackers
• CAutomatically sends orders for HP Genuine Supplies
• DAutomatically finds printers on the internet

• A
  94% (16)
• D
  6% (1)

Explanation

The HP Universal Print Driver (UPD) is designed to discover available printers on a local network and present them to the user, allowing printing without needing to install individual drivers for each device - this is exactly what option A describes.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• B is incorrect because the UPD is a print driver, not a security tool; network security for printers is handled by firewalls, authentication protocols, or dedicated security software.
• C is incorrect because automatic supply ordering is a separate feature (HP SureSupply or similar services), not a function of the print driver itself.
• D is incorrect because the UPD discovers printers on the local network, not the internet - internet-based printer discovery would be a significant security risk and is not its purpose.

Memory tip: Think of "Universal" as meaning one driver, many local printers - the UPD universally handles discovery and printing across compatible HP devices on your network, so you don't need a unique driver per machine.

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