Form 2 Computer studies questions and answers on Desktop publishing.

Give two examples of layout-based DTP software.

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Explanation/Answer Text:
-Adobe PageMaker
-Microsoft Publisher
-Cs InDesign
Questions/Lessons List

1. Define the term publishing. ( free lesson)


2. Give four differences between manual publishing and electronic publishing. ( free lesson)


3. List any six publications that can be produced using desktop publisher (DTP) ( free lesson)


4. State the functions of the following tools as used in desktop publishing a)Zoom b)Pointer c)Text ( free lesson)


5. Give one function of the rulers in desktop publishing. ( free lesson)


6. Describe the term ‘zoom’ as used in desktop publishing. ( free lesson)


7. List four features of the desktop publishing software. ( free lesson)


8. Describe the term ‘pasteboard’ as used in desktop publishing. ( free lesson)


9. Define the term desktop publishing (DTP). ( free lesson)


10. Give three benefits of using DTP software in publishing over the word processor. ( free lesson)


11. Describe the two types of DTP software. ( free lesson)


12. Give two examples of graphic-based DTP software ( free lesson)


13. Give two examples of layout-based DTP software. ( free lesson)


14. Define the term page layout. ( free lesson)


15. Define the term ‘kerning’ as used in desktop publishing. ( free lesson)


16. Define the term ‘tracking’ as used in desktop publishing. ( free lesson)


17. Give one benefit of kerning and tracking in desktop publishing. ( free lesson)


18. Define the term ‘graphics’ as applied in desktop publishing. ( free lesson)


19. List three factors to be considered in choosing graphics to use in a publication. ( free lesson)


20. List any two ways of learning how to use a DTP software. ( free lesson)


21. Define the term picture caption as applied in a publication. ( free lesson)


22. Define the term typography as applied in publishing. ( free lesson)


23. Define the term ‘embedded object’ in desktop publishing. ( free lesson)


24. Give two ways of resizing picture in a publication. ( free lesson)


25. Define the term outflow as used in desktop publishing. ( free lesson)


26. Define the term printing as used in desktop publishing. ( free lesson)


27. Define the term ‘plate’ as used in desktop publishing. ( free lesson)


28. Describe the term ‘watermark’ as used in desktop publishing. ( free lesson)


29. Give the role of a plotter in publishing. ( free lesson)


30. Give three reasons why a laser printer would be more appropriate than an inkjet printer ( free lesson)


31. Mention the role of a scanner in a firm. ( free lesson)


32. Explain the role of the following hardware in a firm. i)Graphic tablet ii)Touch screen iii)Digital camera iV)Light pen ( free lesson)


33. Define the following terms as used in desktop publishing. i)Gutter ii)clip art iii)crop iv)Footer v)Sorting pages vi)Master page vii)Publication viii)Style sheet ( free lesson)


34. Mention any four factors to be considered before purchasing any DTP software. ( free lesson)


35. Write the acronym DTP in full. ( free lesson)


36. List four page formatting features in DTP. ( free lesson)


37. Define the term ‘backup copy’. ( free lesson)


38. Give the importance of backing up files. ( free lesson)


39. List any two factors to be considered before backing up a publication. ( free lesson)


40. Describe three ways of ensuring that an online publication is secure from unauthorized access. ( free lesson)


41. State three factors to be considered before designing a publication. ( free lesson)