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Ins 205: Digital Print Production Question Paper

Ins 205: Digital Print Production

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Information Sciences

Institution: Moi University question papers

Exam Year:2014

MOI UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR
SECOND YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION
FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN
INFORMATION SCIENCES
COURSE CODE: INS 205
COURSE TITLE: DIGITAL PRINT PRODUCTION
DATE: 9TH JUNE, 2014 TIME: 9.00 A.M. – 11.15 A.M.

INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES
• SEE INSIDE

THIS PAPER CONSISTS OF (2) PRINTED PAGES PLEASE TURN OVER
MOI UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF INFORMATION SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLISHING AND MEDIA STUDIES
FIRST SEMESTER 2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR EXAMINATIONS
COURSE CODE: INS 205
COURSE TITLE: DIGITAL PRINT PRODUCTION TIME: 2 Hrs 15 Mins
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
• Answer question 1 and any other TWO questions
• All questions carry equal marks [20 marks]

1.
a. Explain the key principle used in each of the following digital production technologies:
i. Variable Data Printing (VDP)
ii. Ferrography
iii. Laser printing
iv. Portable Document Format (PDF)
v. Print On Demand (POD)
b. Discuss five reasons that make magnetography a suitable method for printing bar codes and labels.
2.
a. Explain four objectives of a color management system in the prepress process of digital printing.
b. Discuss main stages in the digital print color management process.
3. Most print customers supply readymade electronic files of their print jobs. Discuss any five problems that a digital printing firm may face when dealing with supplied electronic files.
4. Discuss the significance of the Document Management System (DMS) in digital print production workflow management.
5.
a. Explain any four reasons that would compel a printing firm to maintain offset lithography even after changing to digital printing.
b. Discuss any three main operational methodologies for Variable Data Printing (VDP).

Ins 205: Digital Print Production Question Paper

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