Befähigungsprüfung Drucker Und Druckformenherstellung Practice Questions - Befähigungsprüfung Drucker Und Druckformenherstellung (Austria) Exam

Question Number 1


What is the primary technical difference between the PDF/X-1a and PDF/X-4 standards in modern digital prepress (Druckvorstufe)?
✔ Correct Answer:
PDF/X-1a mandates that all transparencies be flattened and color spaces be restricted to CMYK and spot colors, whereas PDF/X-4 supports live, unflattened transparency and color management with RGB/Lab objects alongside CMYK.