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Form 2 Computer Studies: Desktop Publishing Questions and Answers

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