GC 3460 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Density Measurements
A densitometer measures light reflectance using RGB filters. - Answers :True
Which style of densitometer is used for measuring printed ink?
Transmissive
Reflective - Answers :Reflective
An ink with a density of 2.0 reflects how much light? - Answers :1%
Three printed ink samples that all measure a density of 1.32 are all the same color. -
Answers :False
A paper is said to be long grain if it is cut so that the long dimension is in the direction of
the papermaking web. - Answers :True
Which of the following is not a paper coating application method?
Cast Coating
Air Knife
Smear Coater
Blade Coater - Answers :Smear Coater
Assuming the same finished paper weight, which type of paper would have lower
strength?
Uncoated
Coated - Answers :Coated
Color Analysis CMYK - Answers :
Hue Error measures the largest unwanted absorption of a process ink, which is a metric
of how effective the ink is at filtering what it's supposed to. - Answers :True
In order to measure the Grayness of an ink, you only need to measure the density using
the filter suited for that ink. - Answers :False
Given the following ink densities and TAC%, which should be selected as the maximum
amount of ink? - Answers :1.60; 340%
G7® Methodology is a means to determine what?
Gray Balance
, Hue Error
Grayness
Apparent Trap - Answers :Grey Balance
When measuring Apparent Trap, which density filter should be used?
Filter of 2nd Ink Printed
Filter of 1st Ink Printed
No Filter
Measure All & Use Highest Density - Answers :Filter of 2nd Ink Printed
Proofing - Answers :
In setting up a proofer to match the press, which profile is used as the "Source" profile?
Proofer Profile
Press Profile - Answers :Press Profile
A proofer is able to match a printing press by printing a color with the exact same CMYK
values as the press used. - Answers :False
Which filter is used by the densitometer when measuring Magenta?
Red
Green
Magenta
No Filter - Answers :Green
Paper Substrates - Answers :
Hardwood fibers tend to be longer than softwood fibers like pine, and help make the
paper stronger. - Answers :False
In order to make paper appear brighter, Optical Brightening Agents (OBAs) can be
added during the papermaking process. - Answers :True
Proofs should be viewed in controlled lighting conditions, ideally a 5000K light booth. -
Answers :True
Aside from a physical, color accurate inkjet proof, which of the following is NOT a
common method of conveying print intent to a customer? - Answers :Press Proof
Which component of a proofing workflow manages profiles, spot colors and other color
settings? - Answers :Proofing Software
Conventional Printing Ink - Answers :
Density Measurements
A densitometer measures light reflectance using RGB filters. - Answers :True
Which style of densitometer is used for measuring printed ink?
Transmissive
Reflective - Answers :Reflective
An ink with a density of 2.0 reflects how much light? - Answers :1%
Three printed ink samples that all measure a density of 1.32 are all the same color. -
Answers :False
A paper is said to be long grain if it is cut so that the long dimension is in the direction of
the papermaking web. - Answers :True
Which of the following is not a paper coating application method?
Cast Coating
Air Knife
Smear Coater
Blade Coater - Answers :Smear Coater
Assuming the same finished paper weight, which type of paper would have lower
strength?
Uncoated
Coated - Answers :Coated
Color Analysis CMYK - Answers :
Hue Error measures the largest unwanted absorption of a process ink, which is a metric
of how effective the ink is at filtering what it's supposed to. - Answers :True
In order to measure the Grayness of an ink, you only need to measure the density using
the filter suited for that ink. - Answers :False
Given the following ink densities and TAC%, which should be selected as the maximum
amount of ink? - Answers :1.60; 340%
G7® Methodology is a means to determine what?
Gray Balance
, Hue Error
Grayness
Apparent Trap - Answers :Grey Balance
When measuring Apparent Trap, which density filter should be used?
Filter of 2nd Ink Printed
Filter of 1st Ink Printed
No Filter
Measure All & Use Highest Density - Answers :Filter of 2nd Ink Printed
Proofing - Answers :
In setting up a proofer to match the press, which profile is used as the "Source" profile?
Proofer Profile
Press Profile - Answers :Press Profile
A proofer is able to match a printing press by printing a color with the exact same CMYK
values as the press used. - Answers :False
Which filter is used by the densitometer when measuring Magenta?
Red
Green
Magenta
No Filter - Answers :Green
Paper Substrates - Answers :
Hardwood fibers tend to be longer than softwood fibers like pine, and help make the
paper stronger. - Answers :False
In order to make paper appear brighter, Optical Brightening Agents (OBAs) can be
added during the papermaking process. - Answers :True
Proofs should be viewed in controlled lighting conditions, ideally a 5000K light booth. -
Answers :True
Aside from a physical, color accurate inkjet proof, which of the following is NOT a
common method of conveying print intent to a customer? - Answers :Press Proof
Which component of a proofing workflow manages profiles, spot colors and other color
settings? - Answers :Proofing Software
Conventional Printing Ink - Answers :
