Exam Overview

• Post Name: DTP Operator Grade II (Printing)
• Paper Code: 197/2015
• Date of Examination: 16-10-2015
• Conducting Authority: Kerala Public Service Commission
• Exam Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Negative Marking: 0.33 marks deducted for each incorrect answer

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The DTP Operator Grade II exam consisted of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Science, Mental Ability, English, Regional Language, and Subject-Specific Topics related to DTP & Printing.

1. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Important National & International Events
• Indian History & Kerala History
• Geography of India & Kerala
• Political System of India (Constitution, Governance, Administration)
• Economic & Social Development (Basic concepts, policies, and reforms)
• Science & Technology (Recent developments, inventions, and discoveries)
• Current Affairs related to Kerala, India, and the world

2. General Science

• Basic concepts of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
• Application of science in daily life
• Environmental science and sustainability concepts

3. Mental Ability & Numerical Skills

• Basic Arithmetic (Percentages, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Time & Distance)
• Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability
• Number & Letter Series
• Data Interpretation & Problem-Solving Skills

4. General English

• Grammar & Sentence Correction (Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Voice, etc.)
• Synonyms & Antonyms
• Idioms & Phrases
• Comprehension & Passage Interpretation
• Error Spotting

5. Regional Language (Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada)

• Basic Grammar
• Vocabulary & Word Usage
• Comprehension & Sentence Formation
• Translation & Meaning-based Questions

6. Subject-Specific Knowledge (DTP & Printing Technology)

This section focused on job-specific knowledge required for a DTP (Desktop Publishing) Operator in the printing industry. Topics included

Fundamentals of Desktop Publishing (DTP)

• Introduction to Desktop Publishing Software
• Basics of Adobe PageMaker, CorelDRAW, Adobe Photoshop, and InDesign
• Font management and Typography principles
• Layout & design principles for print and digital media

Printing Technology & Processes

• Overview of Printing Techniques (Offset, Digital, Flexographic, Gravure, and Screen Printing)
• Understanding Pre-Press, Press, and Post-Press Operations
• Color Theory & Management (CMYK, RGB, Pantone)
• Typesetting and Text Formatting Techniques

File Formats & Output Preparation

• Common file formats used in printing (PDF, TIFF, EPS, AI, PSD)
• Image resolution and DPI concepts
• Preparing files for offset and digital printing

Printing Equipment & Materials

• Basics of printing machines and tools
• Paper types, sizes, and printing substrates
• Ink properties and color mixing

Printing Workflow & Quality Control

• Proofing techniques and error detection
• Maintaining print consistency and avoiding defects
• Print finishing and binding methods

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