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Form 2 Computer Studies: Desktop Publishing Questions and Answers

Lessons (42)

1. Define the term publishing.
0m 41s
2. Give four differences between manual publishing and electronic publishing.
2m 27s
3. List any six publications that can be produced using desktop publisher (DTP)
0m 45s
4. State the functions of the following tools as used in desktop publishing a)Zoom b)Pointer c)Text
0m 49s
5. Give one function of the rulers in desktop publishing.
0m 16s
6. Describe the term ‘zoom’ as used in desktop publishing.
0m 36s
7. List four features of the desktop publishing software.
1m 22s
8. Describe the term ‘pasteboard’ as used in desktop publishing.
0m 22s
9. Define the term desktop publishing (DTP).
0m 31s
10. Give three benefits of using DTP software in publishing over the word processor.
1m 44s
11. Describe the two types of DTP software.
0m 49s
12. Give two examples of graphic-based DTP software.
0m 20s
13. Give two examples of layout-based DTP software.
0m 22s
14. Define the term page layout.
0m 27s
15. Define the term ‘kerning’ as used in desktop publishing.
0m 20s
16. Define the term ‘tracking’ as used in desktop publishing.
0m 16s
17. Give one benefit of kerning and tracking in desktop publishing.
0m 33s
18. Define the term ‘graphics’ as applied in desktop publishing.
0m 27s
19. List three factors to be considered in choosing graphics to use in a publication.
1m 23s
20. List any two ways of learning how to use a DTP software.
0m 37s
21. Arrange these papers sizes in ascending order: A5, A2, A4, A6.
0m 42s
22. Define the term picture caption as applied in a publication.
0m 49s
23. Define the term typography as applied in publishing.
0m 21s
24. Define the term ‘embedded object’ in desktop publishing.
0m 37s
25. Give two ways of resizing picture in a publication.
1m 3s
26. Define the term outflow as used in desktop publishing.
0m 49s
27. Define the term printing as used in desktop publishing.
0m 23s
28. Define the term ‘plate’ as used in desktop publishing.
0m 17s
29. Describe the term ‘watermark’ as used in desktop publishing.
1m 48s
30. Give the role of a plotter in publishing.
0m 47s
31. Give three reasons why a laser printer would be more appropriate than an inkjet printer.
1m 4s
32. Mention the role of a scanner in a firm.
0m 49s
33. Explain the role of the following hardware in a firm. i)Graphic tablet ii)Touch screen iii)Digital camera iV)Light pen
1m 18s
34. 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
4m 20s
35. Mention any four factors to be considered before purchasing any DTP software.
2m 14s
36. Write the acronym DTP in full.
0m 13s
37. List four page formatting features in DTP.
1m 9s
38. Define the term ‘backup copy’.
0m 51s
39. Give the importance of backing up files.
0m 26s
40. List any two factors to be considered before backing up a publication.
0m 38s
41. Describe three ways of ensuring that an online publication is secure from unauthorized access.
1m 17s
42. State three factors to be considered before designing a publication.
0m 44s

Form 2 Computer Studies: Desktop Publishing Questions and Answers

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