Assessment Template For Prepress Technicians and Workers

Format and proof text and images submitted by designers and clients into finished pages that can be printed. Includes digital and photo typesetting. May produce printing plates.
Prepress Technicians and Workers

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Occupation-Specific

Technology Skills
Graphics or photo imaging software
Questions30
Time Limit25 min

Tasks

  • Generate prepress proofs in digital or other format to approximate the appearance of the final printed piece.
  • Proofread and perform quality control of text and images.
  • Enter, position, and alter text size, using computers, to make up and arrange pages so that printed materials can be produced.
  • Perform "preflight" check of required font, graphic, text and image files to ensure completeness prior to delivery to printer.
  • Operate and maintain laser plate-making equipment that converts electronic data to plates without the use of film.

Technology Skills

Graphics or photo imaging software

Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop, Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite, LaserSoft Imaging SilverFast Ai Studio

Desktop publishing software

Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign, Adobe Systems Adobe PageMaker, Esko ArtPro, QuarkXPress

Document management software

Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Systems Adobe LifeCycle Enterprise Suite, Global Graphics Software Harlequin

Office suite software

Microsoft Office

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

Worker Requirements

Technology Skills
Graphics or photo imaging software
Questions30
Time Limit25 min
Skills
Active Listening
Questions30
Time Limit15 min
Knowledge
Computers and Electronics
Questions20
Time Limit25 min

Skills

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.

Critical Thinking

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

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Time Management

Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Knowledge

Computers and Electronics

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

English Language

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

Design

Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Production and Processing

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Worker Characteristics

Technology Skills
Graphics or photo imaging software
Questions30
Time Limit25 min
Skills
Active Listening
Questions30
Time Limit15 min
Knowledge
Computers and Electronics
Questions20
Time Limit25 min
Abilities
Near Vision
Questions25
Time Limit15 min
Interests
Realistic
Questions30
Time Limit15 min
Work Values
Support
Questions20
Time Limit15 min
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Questions30
Time Limit15 min

Abilities

Near Vision

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

Inductive Reasoning

The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

Problem Sensitivity

The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

Visual Color Discrimination

The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.

Visualization

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

Interests

Realistic

Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

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

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.

Relationships

Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

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.

Initiative

Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

Stress Tolerance

Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.

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