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Form 2 Computer studies questions and answers on Desktop publishing.

Define the term picture caption as applied in a publication.

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Explanation/Answer Text:
-A short explanation or description accompanying a picture.
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)

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