Assessment Template For Desktop Publishers

Format typescript and graphic elements using computer software to produce publication-ready material.
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Occupation-Specific

Technology Skills
Graphics or photo imaging software
Questions20
Time Limit25 min

Tasks

  • Operate desktop publishing software and equipment to design, lay out, and produce camera-ready copy.
  • Position text and art elements from a variety of databases in a visually appealing way to design print or web pages, using knowledge of type styles and size and layout patterns.
  • Check preliminary and final proofs for errors and make necessary corrections.
  • View monitors for visual representation of work in progress and for instructions and feedback throughout process, making modifications as necessary.
  • Enter text into computer keyboard and select the size and style of type, column width, and appropriate spacing for printed materials.

Technology Skills

Graphics or photo imaging software

Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop, Graphics software, Vector drawing software

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPoint

Desktop publishing software

Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Publisher, QuarkXPress, Serif PagePlus

Data conversion software

AlgoLab Raster to Vector Conversion Toolkit, GTX RastorCAD, Potrace, Trix TracTrix

Operating system software

Apple macOS, Microsoft operating system, Microsoft Windows, UNIX

Worker Requirements

Technology Skills
Graphics or photo imaging software
Questions20
Time Limit25 min
Skills
Critical Thinking
Questions25
Time Limit20 min
Knowledge
Computers and Electronics
Questions25
Time Limit25 min

Skills

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Knowledge

Computers and Electronics

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Communications and Media

Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Worker Characteristics

Technology Skills
Graphics or photo imaging software
Questions20
Time Limit25 min
Skills
Critical Thinking
Questions25
Time Limit20 min
Knowledge
Computers and Electronics
Questions25
Time Limit25 min
Abilities
Near Vision
Questions30
Time Limit15 min
Interests
Artistic
Questions20
Time Limit15 min
Work Values
Achievement
Questions20
Time Limit25 min
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Questions25
Time Limit25 min

Abilities

Near Vision

The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Information Ordering

The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

Originality

The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.

Visualization

The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

Fluency of Ideas

The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).

Interests

Artistic

Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

Investigative

Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.

Conventional

Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

Work Values

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Support

Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Independence

Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Work Styles

Attention to Detail

Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Dependability

Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Cooperation

Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

Adaptability/Flexibility

Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

Integrity

Job requires being honest and ethical.

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