DTP DTP File Management & Prepress Workflow

Question 1

What does the term 'prepress' refer to in desktop publishing?

Accepted Answer

The process of preparing files for printing before they go to press

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The act of printing a rough draft on a home printer

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Designing the initial layout in a software application

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Exporting finished files to PDF format only

Question 2

Which file format is most commonly used to deliver print-ready files to a commercial printer in the US?

Accepted Answer

PDF/X

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JPEG

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BMP

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GIF

Question 3

What is a 'preflight check' in a DTP workflow?

Accepted Answer

Verifying that all document elements meet print specifications before output

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Checking spelling before sending a file to a client

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Converting RGB images to CMYK color mode

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Creating backup copies of all linked files

Question 4

What is 'trapping' in the context of print production?

Accepted Answer

A slight overlap between adjacent colors to compensate for misregistration on press

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Locking layers so they cannot be edited

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Embedding all fonts inside a PDF file

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Converting spot colors to process colors

Question 5

When packaging a document in InDesign, what does the software collect into the package folder?

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The document file, all linked images, and all used fonts

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Only the INDD file and a PDF proof

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Only high-resolution images above 300 dpi

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A flattened TIFF version of every page

Question 6

What is the purpose of an 'imposition' in print production?

Accepted Answer

Arranging document pages on a press sheet so they print and fold correctly

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Converting a multi-page PDF into individual single-page files

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Adding crop marks and bleed areas to a document

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Embedding color profiles into each image file