Most candidates were able to

-           define print finish
-           state the uses of materials in print finishing.

However, they were unable to draw and label a diagram showing the position of the staple wire on a saddle stitched job.

The expected response is given below:

(a)       (i)         Print finishing is a generic term that covers all the pre-printing and
post printing operations that turns paper and other materials into finished articles.                                                       

                                                (ii)

(b)       (1)       Thread – used for securing operations, like sewing sections of books
                                    by hand or machine.

(2)       Leather – used as covering materials on books.

(3)       Glue – Adhesive used in securing operations i.e. spine, cover,
end sheet, etc.

(4)       End sheet – used to secure the cover to sewn sections of book.