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  1. 1.
    ENIAC stands for _____
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    Answer: A —
    Electronic Numerical Integrator and Calculator
    ENIAC stands for Electronic Numerical Integrator and Calculator.
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  2. 2.
    The device that provide power to internal component of the system?
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    Answer: D —
    SMPS
    SMPS (Switched Mode Power Supply) provides power to internal components.
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  3. 3.
    POST stands for ...........................?
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    Answer: B —
    Power on self test
    POST stands for Power On Self Test.
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  4. 4.
    A computer cannot "boot" if it does not have the ..........................?
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    Operating System
    An Operating System is essential for a computer to boot.
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  5. 5.
    ______ is a process of copying the important files in local memory or external storage devices?
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    Backup
    Backup is the process of creating copies of files for data protection.
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  6. 6.
    Windows file management tool is ............................?
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    Answer: D —
    windows explorer
    Windows Explorer is the file management tool in Windows.
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  7. 7.
    Which of the following is a non impact printer?
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    Laser
    Laser printers are non-impact printers.
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  8. 8.
    A half byte is known as ...........................?
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    Nibble
    A nibble is 4 bits, which is half a byte.
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  9. 9.
    Coded entries which are used to gain access to a computer system are called?
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    Passwords
    Passwords are used to gain access to a computer system.
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  10. 10.
    Which of the following does not store data permanently?
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    Answer: A —
    RAM
    RAM is volatile memory and does not store data permanently.
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  11. 11.
    ______ is an approach to computer networking where all computers share equivalent responsibility for processing data?
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    Peer to Peer
    Peer-to-Peer networking allows computers to share equivalent responsibilities.
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  12. 12.
    _______ network utilizes client and serves devices each designed for specific purposes?
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    Client server
    Client-server networks use specific devices for client and server roles.
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  13. 13.
    Each IP packet must contain...........................?
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    Answer: D —
    Source and Destination address
    IP packets require both source and destination addresses for routing.
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  14. 14.
    _____ provides a connection oriented reliable service for sending messages?
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    Answer: B —
    TCP
    TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) is connection-oriented and reliable.
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  15. 15.
    If a computer on the network shares resources for others to use it is called ____?
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    Server
    A server is a computer that provides resources to other computers on a network.
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  16. 16.
    To make the document look more professional, MS Word 2007 has a new feature called _____
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    Answer: B —
    Themes
    Themes in MS Word 2007 help in making documents look professional.
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  17. 17.
    In MS Word 2007 theme button is under the ____ tab?
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    Answer: C —
    Pagelayout
    The Themes button is located under the Page Layout tab.
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  18. 18.
    From which Tab you can insert Header and footer in word 2007?
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    Answer: D —
    Insert tab
    Header and Footer options are found under the Insert tab.
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  19. 19.
    Which of the following button will allow you to add, delete, or change records in your Data Source?
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    Answer: C —
    "Edit Receipient List" button
    The Edit Recipient List button allows management of data source records.
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  20. 20.
    To autofit the width of column means?
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    Double click the right border of column
    Double-clicking the right border of a column header autofits the column width.
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  21. 21.
    Technology that enables you to convert images to editable and searchable data is?
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    Answer: C —
    OCR
    OCR (Optical Character Recognition) converts images to text.
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  22. 22.
    For scanning a Photograph which of the unit is used in respect of resolution?
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    DPI
    DPI (Dots Per Inch) is used to measure image scanner and printer resolution.
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  23. 23.
    To unlink a text box in Quark Xpress ....................?
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    Answer: B —
    click on the linking arrow with the Unlinking tool
    In QuarkXPress, clicking on the linking arrow with the Unlinking tool unlinks text boxes.
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  24. 24.
    ISO or International standard paper size is also known as ______?
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    Answer: D —
    Metric
    ISO standard paper sizes are based on the metric system.
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  25. 25.
    In Quark, The leading arrows in the Measurements palette are active when?
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    Answer: C —
    An absolute value is entered in the leading field
    Leading controls line spacing in QuarkXPress measurements palette.
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  26. 26.
    CTP in Printing process means ...................?
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    Answer: C —
    Computer to Plate
    CTP stands for Computer-to-Plate, an imaging technology used in modern printing.
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  27. 27.
    Which among the following is a Layout type Name for a new Quark project?
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    Interactive
    Interactive is one of the layout types available when creating a new project in QuarkXPress.
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  28. 28.
    The Keyboard command for paragraph Forced alignment in Quark is?
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    Answer: C —
    Ctrl + ALT + Shift + J
    Ctrl + ALT + Shift + J is the shortcut for forced alignment of paragraphs in QuarkXPress.
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  29. 29.
    The output quality of a printer is measured by ...............?
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    Dot per inch
    Printer resolution and output quality are measured in Dots Per Inch (DPI).
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  30. 30.
    In the following which one is not a type of printing style?
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    Double
    Double is not a standard printing collation style option.
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  31. 31.
    Which among the following is NOT a font type in ISM?
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    Answer: D —
    Garamond
    Garamond is a classic serif typeface, whereas the others refer to font formats or encoding standards used in ISM.
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  32. 32.
    PNG file format is .......................?
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    Portable Network Graphics
    PNG stands for Portable Network Graphics.
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  33. 33.
    An example for Meta file format is ......................?
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    Answer: B —
    Encapsulated Poscript
    Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) is widely used as a metafile format.
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  34. 34.
    Name a font designed for using malayalam in UNICODE?
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    Raghu
    Raghu Malayalam is a prominent font designed for Malayalam Unicode text rendering.
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  35. 35.
    Which of the following is the most permanent book binding method?
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    Sewn binding
    Sewn binding ( Smyth sewn ) is considered the most durable and permanent book binding method.
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  36. 36.
    An example for Wire staple binding of books is?
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    Answer: C —
    Saddle wire binding
    Saddle wire binding uses wire staples along the spine fold of a booklet.
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  37. 37.
    To print on a tea cup _____ ink is used?
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    Answer: D —
    Sublimation
    Sublimation ink is used for printing on coated items like mugs and cups via heat transfer.
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  38. 38.
    The printer output speed is measured in ..........................?
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    Pages per minute
    Printer printing speed is typically measured in PPM (Pages Per Minute).
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  39. 39.
    Which printing method needs creating films or plates, use of ink rollers, carry cylinders and involve mechanical intervention?
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    Offset printing
    Offset printing uses plates, blanket cylinders, and ink rollers to transfer images.
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  40. 40.
    A handy typing tool developed especially for users who are not comfortable with the keyboard overlay is?
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    Floating keyboard
    Floating keyboards or virtual/onscreen keyboards assist users unfamiliar with physical layouts.
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  41. 41.
    Which is a first commercial computer?
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    UNIVAC
    UNIVAC I was the first commercial computer produced in the United States.
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  42. 42.
    Who coined the term artificial intelligent?
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    Mccarthy
    John McCarthy coined the term Artificial Intelligence in 1955.
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  43. 43.
    The expansion of SMPS is ____ ?
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    Answer: C —
    Switched mode power supply
    SMPS stands for Switched Mode Power Supply.
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  44. 44.
    Dot matrix is which type of printer?
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    Answer: B —
    impact printer
    Dot matrix printers use pins to strike an ink ribbon, making them impact printers.
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  45. 45.
    EEPROM stands for?
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    Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
    EEPROM stands for Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory.
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  46. 46.
    Microprocessor is based on ................?
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    Integrated circuits
    Microprocessors are built using integrated circuits (ICs).
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  47. 47.
    In MS word-2007 Print layout button is under the _____ group?
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    Document view
    The Print Layout view is located in the Document Views group on the View tab.
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  48. 48.
    In MS word-2007 proofing group is under the ____ tab?
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    Answer: C —
    Review
    The Proofing group is found under the Review tab in MS Word 2007.
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  49. 49.
    The speed of data transmission is much higher in ____ network?
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    LAN
    Local Area Networks (LAN) typically offer higher data transmission speeds compared to MAN or WAN.
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  50. 50.
    Which of the following is a reference tool for understanding data communications between any two networked system.
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    OSI
    The OSI model is the standard reference model for network communication.
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  51. 51.
    The smallest font size in Adobe PageMaker is
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    Answer: B —
    4
    The minimum font size supported in Adobe PageMaker is 4 points.
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  52. 52.
    Which of the following tool is not in PageMaker toolbox?
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    Answer: D —
    Brush Tool
    The Brush tool is not a standard tool in the PageMaker toolbox.
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  53. 53.
    What is leading?
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    Answer: D —
    The space between lines
    Leading refers to the vertical space between lines of text.
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  54. 54.
    What is the maximum PageMaker publication you have (in number of pages)?
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    999
    PageMaker allows for a maximum of 999 pages in a single publication.
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  55. 55.
    PostScript printers come with built-in printer fonts that are listed in your printer's..........file
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    Answer: B —
    PPD
    PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files contain information about printer capabilities and fonts.
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  56. 56.
    In PageMaker CTRL + E is the shortcut command for
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    Answer: B —
    Edit story
    Ctrl + E opens the Story Editor in Adobe PageMaker.
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  57. 57.
    Which of the following is associated with PageMaker development?
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    Answer: D —
    Aldus
    PageMaker was originally developed by Aldus Corporation.
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  58. 58.
    Which menu in PageMaker contains the zoom option?
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    Answer: B —
    View
    Zoom options are located under the View menu in PageMaker.
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  59. 59.
    Which image asset type can be scaled without losing quality?
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    Answer: B —
    Vector
    Vector graphics are resolution-independent and can be scaled without quality loss.
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  60. 60.
    You can create up to...............columns in a page in PageMaker
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    20
    PageMaker allows up to 20 columns per page.
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  61. 61.
    What does EPS stand for?
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    Answer: A —
    Encapsulated PostScript File
    EPS stands for Encapsulated PostScript.
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  62. 62.
    Art work that will be commercially reproduced and that contains more than a single colour must be printed on separate master plates, one for each color. This process is called.........
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    Color Separation
    Color separation is the process of breaking down artwork into individual color plates.
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  63. 63.
    A photograph is an example of a ................ tone image
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    Continuous
    Photographs are continuous tone images containing a range of shades.
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  64. 64.
    To check the spelling and punctuation in a long piece of text in Adobe InDesign
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    Answer: A —
    Use the Story Editor (Edit> Edit in Story Editor.
    The Story Editor is commonly used for efficient text editing and spell checking in InDesign.
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  65. 65.
    Which of the following should be used to insert an image in Adobe InDesign?
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    Answer: C —
    File> Place
    The standard command to import images in InDesign is File > Place.
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  66. 66.
    Which panel should be used to add page numbers to a 30 page document?
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    Answer: B —
    Pages Panel
    The Pages panel is used to manage pages and master pages where page numbers are typically added.
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  67. 67.
    Which of the following zoom shortcuts will zoom to display the entire document?
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    Answer: C —
    CTRL + 1
    In many Adobe applications, Ctrl + 1 zooms to actual size, but in the context of this specific exam key, it is marked as C.
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  68. 68.
    What are the Ruler Guides in Adobe InDesign used for
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    For guidance to place objects
    Ruler guides are used to assist in the precise placement and alignment of objects.
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  69. 69.
    What do you mean by Slug Area in InDesign?
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    Answer: C —
    Slug area is not printed with adobe InDesign Documents
    The slug area is typically used for printer marks or job information and is not part of the final trimmed document.
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  70. 70.
    When is serif fonts used?
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    Answer: B —
    Body Text
    Serif fonts are traditionally preferred for body text in print because they improve readability.
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  71. 71.
    The ....... lets you select, size, skew and rotate objects
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    Pick Tool
    The Pick Tool in Corel Draw is used for selecting and transforming objects.
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  72. 72.
    The default size for the design of complimentary card is
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    Answer: A —
    2.0 and 1.5
    Standard business card dimensions are often cited as 2.0 x 1.5 inches in specific design contexts.
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  73. 73.
    Corel Draw is a .................. based drawing application software
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    Answer: C —
    Vector
    Corel Draw is a professional vector graphics editor.
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  74. 74.
    What is the default paper size when you open Corel Draw?
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    Answer: B —
    Letter
    Letter is the default paper size in many Corel Draw installations.
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  75. 75.
    What is the shortcut key to combine the selected objects in Corel Draw?
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    CTRL + L
    Ctrl + L is the shortcut to combine objects in Corel Draw.
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  76. 76.
    Which of the following tools is used for cropping object?
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    Answer: D —
    Knife Tool
    The Knife tool is used to cut or crop objects in Corel Draw.
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  77. 77.
    How many paper orientations are there in Corel Draw?
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    2
    There are two orientations: Portrait and Landscape.
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  78. 78.
    In Corel Draw, ............ Spirals expand evenly so that the distance between each revolution is equal
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    Symmetrical
    Symmetrical spirals maintain an equal distance between revolutions.
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  79. 79.
    Working with ............lets you print more than one page of a document on each sheet of paper
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    Imposition Layout
    Imposition is the process of arranging pages on a sheet for printing.
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  80. 80.
    When A2 Size paper is divided equally from the centre, which size will you obtain?
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    A3
    Dividing an A2 sheet in half results in two A3 sheets.
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  81. 81.
    ............. is a raster graphic editor (with significant vector graphics functionality)
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    Answer: D —
    Adobe Photoshop
    Adobe Photoshop is primarily a raster editor with vector capabilities.
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  82. 82.
    Pixels represent tiny ....... Of Color, which are typically unseen by the naked eye
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    Squares
    Pixels are tiny squares of color.
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  83. 83.
    The typical size for a graphic design is measured in.........
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    Answer: D —
    Pixel
    Digital graphic design sizes are typically measured in pixels.
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  84. 84.
    In Adobe Photoshop ......... are used for making selections and defining areas of an image
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    Paths
    Paths are used for precise selections and defining areas.
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  85. 85.
    In Adobe Photoshop, you can easily change the shape of a path by editing its ....... points
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    Anchor
    Paths are modified by moving their anchor points.
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  86. 86.
    In the Adobe Photoshop, ............. allow you to work on one element of an image without disturbing the others
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    Answer: C —
    Layers
    Layers allow non-destructive editing of image elements.
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  87. 87.
    In Adobe Photoshop, a layer with 1% opacity appears nearly transparent, while one with 100% opacity appears completely ............
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    Opaque
    100% opacity means the layer is completely opaque.
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  88. 88.
    You can use ........... to protect sections of layers from being editing and to show or hide sections of an image
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    Answer: C —
    Mask
    Masks are used to hide or show parts of a layer.
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  89. 89.
    To create the illusion of continuous tones in images, printers break down images into dots, this is called ..............
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    Answer: D —
    Halftone
    Halftoning is the process of using dots to simulate continuous tones.
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  90. 90.
    To fit the image within the printable area of the selected paper, click ...........
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    Answer: C —
    Scale > To Fit Media
    Scale to Fit Media is the standard option for fitting images to paper.
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  91. 91.
    Which of the following is associated with PageMaker development?
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    Answer: D —
    Aldus
    PageMaker was developed by Aldus.
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  92. 92.
    The largest font size in PageMaker is
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    Answer: B —
    650
    The maximum font size in PageMaker is 650 points.
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  93. 93.
    PostScript is a ........... Language that sends printing instructions to a PostScript device
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    Answer: C —
    Page Description
    PostScript is a page description language.
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  94. 94.
    Which of the following belongs to Artistic Media tool in Corel Draw?
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    Answer: D —
    All of above
    Artistic Media tool includes Preset, Brush, and Calligraphic modes.
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  95. 95.
    In the Corel Draw the line between two nodes is called a .......
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    Segment
    A segment is the line connecting two nodes.
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  96. 96.
    Zoom is used for ................... objects
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    Magnifying
    Zoom is used to magnify the view of objects.
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  97. 97.
    When an A2 paper is divided equally from the centre, which size will you obtain?
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    Answer: C —
    A3
    Dividing A2 in half results in A3.
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  98. 98.
    Using which of the following can you place an image inside a container?
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    Answer: B —
    PowerClip
    PowerClip is used to place objects inside containers.
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  99. 99.
    You can use .................. to protect sections of layers from being edited and to show or hide sections of an image
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    Answer: A —
    Mask
    Masks are used to protect and hide/show sections of layers.
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  100. 100.
    EPS means...........
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    Answer: A —
    Encapsulated Postscript File
    EPS stands for Encapsulated PostScript.
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