Exam Overview

• Post Name: Laboratory Technical Assistant – Printing Technology
• Department: Vocational Higher Secondary Education (VHSE)
• Paper Code: 188/2015
• Date of Examination: 07-10-2015
• 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 Laboratory Technical Assistant – Printing Technology (VHSE) Exam consisted of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Basic Science, Printing Technology, and Technical Aspects of Printing & Designing.

1. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• History of India & Kerala (Freedom Movement, Social Reformers, Renaissance)
• Geography of India & Kerala
• Indian Polity & Constitution
• Economic & Social Development Policies
• Science & Technology Advancements
• Current Affairs (State, National & International Levels)

2. Basic Science & Technology

• Fundamentals of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
• Applications of Science in daily life
• Basics of Electricity, Magnetism, and Optics
• Environmental Science & Sustainability

3. Printing Technology & Technical Knowledge

This section tested candidates' practical knowledge of printing processes, prepress, postpress operations, and laboratory techniques.

Basics of Printing Technology

• History & Evolution of Printing
• Types of Printing Processes:
  • Letterpress
  • Offset Lithography
  • Gravure
  • Flexography
  • Screen Printing
  • Digital Printing
• Comparison of Printing Methods
• Components of a Printing Press

Prepress Operations

• Typesetting & Composition – Typography, Fonts, Spacing
• Image Processing & Color Management
• File Formats Used in Printing (JPEG, TIFF, PDF, EPS, etc.)
• Computer Applications in Prepress – Adobe Photoshop, CorelDRAW, InDesign
• Proofing Methods & Techniques

Press Operations

• Machine Handling & Maintenance
• Printing Ink Types & Properties
• Paper & Other Printing Substrates
• Printing Defects & Troubleshooting
• Quality Control in Printing

Post-Press & Finishing Techniques

• Cutting, Binding, Folding, and Lamination
• Packaging Techniques
• Importance of Finishing in Print Production

Digital Printing & Modern Printing Technologies

• Evolution of Digital Printing
• 3D Printing & Its Applications
• Printing Automation & Smart Technologies
• Environmental Aspects of Printing Industry

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