The figure below is a toolbar for a DTP package.

      

The figure below is a toolbar for a DTP package.

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(a) Name and state the functions of the tools labeled A, B, C and D.


(b) State four advantages of automated production.

(c) Most industries use computers for process control. Give any three benefits of this.

  

Answers


Martin
a)
A:Selection/Pick tool – Used to select objects
B: Text tool –Used to enable the insertion or add text into objects in the page or design.
C: Crop tool – To cut out/hide unwanted parts of a graphic.
D: Hand tool: Used to move the page to work on specific parts

b)
-Increased efficiency due to the balancing of work load and production capacity.
- Improved customer services, adequate and quality goods are produced on time.
- Efficient utilization of resources such as raw materials.
- Increased productivity.
- Increased safety as tasks can be handled automatically e.g mechanized operations.
- Less human errors.
- Improved quality of output.
- Reduced direct human labor costs and expenses.

c)
1. Sound alarm and if necessary shut off process on extreme conditions i.e. some process can be very dangerous and fires or explosions might otherwise occur.
2. Monitor and maintain quality control, e.g. where it is critical that the right mix of ingredients go into a drug.
3. Keep a record of the process – so that machine performance can be assessed. This helps planned maintenance and replacement decisions.



marto answered the question on September 26, 2019 at 06:56


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