Manipal University 2008-3rd Sem B.E Printing Technology Department of Printing & Media Engineering MAKEUP (Revised Credit System) - Question Paper

Department of Printing & Media Engineering
Third Semester BE Degree (Printing Technology) MAKEUP exam
JULY 2008 (Revised Credit System)
ELECTRONIC COMPOSITION AND DTP (PME 207)

MANIPAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

(A Constituent Institution of Manipal University)

Department of Printing & Media Engineering Third Semester BE Degree (Printing Technology) MAKEUP Examination JULY 2008 (Revised Credit System)

ELECTRONIC COMPOSITION AND DTP (PME 207)

Time: 3 Hrs.    Max. Marks: 50

Each Main question carries 10 marks. Answer any 5 full Questions.

Instructions to Candidates:

(i)    Draw neat sketch /figures where ever necessary.

(ii)    Answer to the point and clearly.

(iii)Assume    missing data, and mention the same.

1A. Explain how the basic four line principle of drawing helps in designing fonts?

2B. Explain the importance of "Rules and "Borders in designing. What are the functions and benefits of the two?

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2A. What are different types of "Alignment used in DTP. What are their importancess with respect to designing?

2B. Define Contrast Polarity

2C. Explain the use of White Space in designing a page layout?

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3A. Explain Readability and Legibility with suitable examples 3B. Define "Sink with suitable example

3C. Explain Optical center and Geometric center with suitable examples

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4A. What are the various advantages of proofs

4B. What are the three "Spaces the page is divided into? Explain each with examples.

5A. Mention various means of "Acquisition of Text and explain each with suitable examples

5B. Explain flatbed scanner with a neat diagram

5C. Explain photo multiplier tubes and charge coupled device

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6A. Explain the Image editing commands with suitable examples 6B. write short note on

a)    True type

b)    OCR - Optical Character Recognition

c)    WYSIWYG

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