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Output, Archiving & File Management Flashcards

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  1. Which color profile is the standard for inkjet fine-art printing to ensure the widest gamut on matte papers?

    Answer: ProPhoto RGB

    ProPhoto RGB encompasses the widest color gamut and is preferred for fine-art inkjet workflows to preserve maximum tonal detail before conversion.

  2. When creating a LUT-based soft proof in Photoshop for a specific inkjet printer/paper combination, which menu path is correct?

    Answer: View > Proof Setup > Custom

    View > Proof Setup > Custom allows selection of a device profile to simulate on-screen how the output will appear on that printer/paper.

  3. A client requests a file for offset lithography with a maximum total ink coverage of 280%. Which output setting controls this?

    Answer: Total ink limit (TIL)

    Total ink limit (TIL) caps the combined CMYK percentages to prevent excessive ink on press, which causes wet ink set-off and drying issues.

  4. What is the primary purpose of embedding an ICC profile in a TIFF file destined for a color-managed print workflow?

    Answer: Describe the color meaning of pixel values for accurate reproduction

    An embedded ICC profile tells downstream applications how to interpret the file's color data so it can be accurately converted for output.

  5. Which archival storage medium is currently recommended by the Library of Congress for long-term digital preservation of photographic files?

    Answer: Magnetic tape (LTO)

    LTO magnetic tape offers the highest capacity, lowest cost per gigabyte, and a verified lifespan exceeding 30 years for institutional archiving.

  6. In a DAM (Digital Asset Management) system, what does the term 'derivative asset' refer to?

    Answer: A version created from the master, such as a web-optimized JPEG

    A derivative asset is any file generated from the master asset—resized exports, color-corrected versions, or format conversions—keeping the original intact.

  7. Which checksum algorithm is most commonly used to verify file integrity during digital archive transfers?

    Answer: MD5 or SHA-256

    MD5 and SHA-256 generate a unique hash that changes if even one bit of the file is altered, confirming a transfer completed without corruption.