CPP Quality Assurance & Workflow Management 3

Question 1

A proofreader is asked to 'cold read' a document. What does this technique involve?

Accepted Answer

Reading without comparing to a marked-up original, focusing on surface errors

Answer

Cold reading means reading the final text on its own merits to catch spelling, punctuation, and consistency errors without referencing previous drafts.

Question 2

What does 'dead copy' refer to in traditional proofreading workflow terminology?

Accepted Answer

The original marked-up manuscript used as a reference during comparison reading

Answer

Dead copy is the edited manuscript or earlier version used by the proofreader as a reference when comparing against the typeset or revised version.

Question 3

During a comparison proofread, one proofreader reads aloud from the dead copy while a second follows the live copy. What is the person reading aloud called?

Accepted Answer

The copyholder

Answer

The copyholder reads the dead copy aloud, including punctuation and formatting cues, while the other proofreader marks errors on the live copy.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes a 'stet' instruction in proofreading?

Accepted Answer

Let the original text stand; ignore the previous correction

Answer

'Stet' (Latin for 'let it stand') cancels a previously marked correction, restoring the original text.

Question 5

A publisher wants to reduce turnaround time without sacrificing quality. Which workflow adjustment is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Implement a parallel review system where different team members check different sections simultaneously

Answer

Parallel review distributes the workload across team members, cutting clock time while preserving independent human review of every section.

(CPP) Certified Professional Proofreader Practice Test

(CPP) Certified Professional Proofreader Practice Test

CPP Quality Assurance & Workflow Management 3