List any two factors to be considered before backing up a publication.(Answered) Give the importance of backing up files.(Answered) Define the term ‘backup copy’.(Answered) List four page formatting features in DTP.(Answered) Write the acronym DTP in full.(Answered) Mention any four factors to be considered before purchasing any DTP software.(Answered) 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(Answered) Explain the role of the following hardware in a firm.
i)Graphic tablet
ii)Touch screen
iii)Digital camera
iV)Light pen(Answered) Mention the role of a scanner in a firm.(Answered) Give three reasons why a laser printer would be more appropriate than an inkjet printer.(Answered) Give the role of a plotter in publishing.(Answered) Describe the term ‘watermark’ as used in desktop publishing.(Answered) Define the term ‘plate’ as used in desktop publishing(Answered) Define the term printing as used in desktop publishing(Answered) Define the term outflow as used in desktop publishing(Answered) Give two ways of resizing picture in a publication(Answered) Define the term ‘embedded object’ in desktop publishing.(Answered) Define the term typography as applied in publishing(Answered) Define the term picture caption as applied in a publication(Answered) Arrange these papers sizes in ascending order: A5, A2, A4, A6(Answered) List any two ways of learning how to use a DTP software.(Answered) List three factors to be considered in choosing graphics to use in a publication.(Answered) Define the term ‘graphics’ as applied in desktop publishing.(Answered) Give one benefit of kerning and tracking in desktop publishing.(Answered) Define the term ‘tracking’ as used in desktop publishing(Answered) Define the term ‘kerning’ as used in desktop publishing(Answered) Define the term page layout(Answered) Give two examples of layout-based DTP software(Answered) Give two examples of graphic-based DTP software(Answered) Describe the two types of DTP software.(Answered) Give three benefits of using DTP software in publishing over the word processor.(Answered) Describe the term ‘pasteboard’ as used in desktop publishing.(Answered) List four features of the desktop publishing software.(Answered) Describe the term ‘zoom’ as used in desktop publishing.(Answered) Give one function of the rulers in desktop publishing.(Answered) State the functions of the following tools as used in desktop publishing
a)Zoom
b)Pointer
c)Text(Answered) List any six publications that can be produced using desktop publisher (DTP)(Answered) Give four differences between manual publishing and electronic publishing.(Answered) Define the term publishing.(Answered) Define a computer laboratory.(Answered) A school decided to set a room aside to be a computer laboratory. The room contained the following: source of power, chairs and tables, a water tap and a sink, and a gaseous fire
extinguisher. Explain the suitability of each of these items in a computer laboratory.(Answered) Mention two areas where analog and minicomputers are used.(Answered) State two function of the Num lock key.(Answered) Mention two advantages of using a keyboard.(Answered) Differentiate between backspace and delete key.(Answered) Which keys do DEL and INS represent on the keyboard?(Answered) Why is it not advisable to run into and out of a computer lab?(Answered) State two ways in which computer is used in floriculture.(Answered) Who was referred to as ‘the father of modern computers’ and why?(Answered) Classify the computers that are used to control air traffic in the airport. Explain your answer.(Answered) Give a short description of three types of microcomputers.(Answered) Differentiate between the home and end keys on the keyboard.(Answered) Mention four ways of preventing dust accumulation in a computer laboratory and on computer
systems and equipment.(Answered) Name the generation of computers that used the following devices for the first time.
i)Floppy disk ii)Optical disk
iii)Voice recognition devices
iv)Monitor.(Answered) Define peripheral devices. Give any two examples.(Answered) List three precautions that should be taken when laying cables in a computer laboratory.(Answered) Outline the procedure for shutting down a computer.(Answered) Explain how a cordless mouse works.(Answered) Describe the following mouse actions.(Answered) Give three ways in which computers are used in the health sector.(Answered) State four precautions that should be taken when handling a diskette.(Answered) Give one application of a floppy disk.(Answered) List any three embedded computers.(Answered) State and explain three behaviors that should be avoided in a computer laboratory.(Answered) List three factors that might have been considered when setting aside the room for computer laboratory.(Answered) List any four differences between the present computers and the pre-electronic age computers.(Answered) Describe the process of cold-booting a computer.(Answered) Differentiate between job replacement and job displacement and relate to computerization of
organization.(Answered) List three uses of computer in entertainment.(Answered) Name three computer storage devices.(Answered) Define peripheral devices and give examples.(Answered) Mention three possible ways of warm booting a computer.(Answered) State two possible dangers of shutting down a computer improperly.(Answered) Give the key combination for warm booting a computer.(Answered) State four ways in which a computer user can protect the eyes from damage caused by computer radiation.(Answered)