Pre-flight Checklist for Print Design Quiz

What is the purpose of a pre-flight checklist in print design?

• To ensure the design is aesthetically pleasing

• To check for potential issues that could affect printing

• To verify the cost of printing

• To confirm the delivery date

What happens if items fail the pre-flight checklist?

• The project is immediately printed

• The designer must correct issues and run the pre-flight again

• The project is sent to the client for approval

• The project is discarded

Which software is mentioned as offering automatic pre-flight checking?

• Microsoft Word

• GIMP

• Adobe InDesign

• CorelDRAW

Why should a designer perform a manual checklist even if software offers pre-flight checking?

• Software is always unreliable

• Software may not include all item checks for the specific job

• Manual checks are faster

• Clients prefer manual checks

What should be checked regarding document size in the pre-flight checklist?

• If it is larger than 10MB

• If it matches the specifications

• If it matches the printer's color settings

• If it is in PDF format

What is checked under 'Fonts and Text' in the pre-flight checklist?

• If the fonts are italicized

• If the fonts are bold

• If the fonts are embedded

• If the fonts are colorful

What should be verified about images in the pre-flight checklist?

• If images are larger than 5MB

• If images are at sufficient print resolutions

• If images are in PNG format

• If images are in black and white

What should be done with unused colors in the document?

• They should be converted to grayscale

• They should be removed

• They should be saved for future use

• They should be highlighted

What is the significance of 'Rich black' in the pre-flight checklist?

• It is a type of font

• It is a printing technique

• It is a color setting for black

• It is a paper type

What should be done with transparencies in the document?

• They should be highlighted

• They should be flattened

• They should be converted to layers

• They should be removed