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Large Format Printing Course - Certification

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- section: Information
- section: Examinations
Curriculum topics (id / name / type) in export order:
- id 400 · lesson · About CLFPS
- id 43 · lesson · How To Follow Along
- id 5507 · quiz · Exam - LFP About
- id 5508 · quiz · Exam - LFP Setup & Maintenance
- id 5509 · quiz · Exam - LFP Software
- id 5510 · quiz · Exam - LFP Workflow
- id 5511 · quiz · Exam - LFP Application
- id 5512 · quiz · Exam - LFP Software & Pre-Press
- id 406 · lesson · Practical - LFP
- id 167 · lesson · Exam Assessment & Results

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Welcome! This is the culminating step in your journey to becoming a professionally certified Large Format Print Specialist (CLFPS). This external certification exam is designed to rigorously test and officially validate the comprehensive, industry-level skills you gained throughout the Large Format Print Specialist (LFPS) Certification Prep Course.

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What This Exam Is About -

This is a Professional Competency Assessment . Its purpose is to verify your mastery of the entire digital print production workflow—from file preparation and machine calibration to final execution and application planning. Successful completion of this two-part exam certifies that you meet the high technical and efficiency standards required to manage LFP production and will earn you your official certification credential.

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Exam Recommendation -

LFP Specialist (LFPS) Prep Course Completion -

Before proceeding to the official exam, you should ideally have successfully completed all modules, knowledge checks, and the final Demo Project within the LFP Specialist Certification Prep Course . This ensures you possess the specific theoretical knowledge and practical workflows necessary to pass this comprehensive assessment.

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Exam Coverage and Structure -

The certification exam is divided into two distinct and weighted parts designed to test both your fundamental knowledge and your practical execution ability. The total assessment time is approximately 90 minutes (60 minutes for Theory, 30 minutes for Practical submission).

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  1. Theory Assessment (60 Minutes) -

This section consists of multiple-choice questions designed to test your foundational knowledge of LFP principles and technical standards.

Workflow Software: Mastery of the correct sequence of actions from InkRIP to PrintEXP . Understanding the functions of Nesting, Tiling, and the critical data hand-off. Color Pre-Press: Proficiency in file preparation, including CMYK vs. RGB , required DPI/resolution for different viewing distances, and the use of Bleed and Die-Lines . Maintenance Calibration: Knowledge of the purpose and execution of the Nozzle Check , Feed Calibration , and the function of crucial components (Encoder Strip, Capping Station). Materials Safety: Understanding specialty inks (White Ink, Varnish), material properties (outgassing), and essential workplace safety (VOCs and manual handling). -

  1. Practical Assessment (Simulation) -

This section is a full-cycle simulation that requires you to execute and submit documented proof of your work using your RIP software (or equivalent). Due to the online nature of the course, the focus is on digital setup, documentation, and efficiency.

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Simulate Pre-Press: Demonstrate the ability to import files, check resolution, and select the correct ICC Profile for the specified media. Demonstrate Efficiency: Successfully execute and submit documentation (screenshots) showing the most material-efficient nesting of two different jobs on a specified roll width. Validate Execution: Detail the correct three-step sequence for printing the job using the control software ( PrintEXP ). Documentation: Demonstrating an understanding of the business aspect of LFP. -

Good luck! Your professional credentials as a Certified Large Format Print Specialist (CLFPS) await.

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Welcome! This is the culminating step in your journey to becoming a professionally certified Large Format Print Specialist (CLFPS). This external certification exam is designed to rigorously test and officially validate the comprehensive, industry-level skills you gained throughout the Large Format Print Specialist (LFPS) Certification Prep Course.

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What This Exam Is About

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This is a Professional Competency Assessment. Its purpose is to verify your mastery of the entire digital print production workflow—from file preparation and machine calibration to final execution and application planning. Successful completion of this two-part exam certifies that you meet the high technical and efficiency standards required to manage LFP production and will earn you your official certification credential.

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Exam Recommendation

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LFP Specialist (LFPS) Prep Course Completion

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Before proceeding to the official exam, you should ideally have successfully completed all modules, knowledge checks, and the final Demo Project within the LFP Specialist Certification Prep Course. This ensures you possess the specific theoretical knowledge and practical workflows necessary to pass this comprehensive assessment.

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Exam Coverage and Structure

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The certification exam is divided into two distinct and weighted parts designed to test both your fundamental knowledge and your practical execution ability. The total assessment time is approximately 90 minutes (60 minutes for Theory, 30 minutes for Practical submission).

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1. Theory Assessment (60 Minutes)

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This section consists of multiple-choice questions designed to test your foundational knowledge of LFP principles and technical standards.

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2. Practical Assessment (Simulation)

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This section is a full-cycle simulation that requires you to execute and submit documented proof of your work using your RIP software (or equivalent). Due to the online nature of the course, the focus is on digital setup, documentation, and efficiency.

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Good luck! Your professional credentials as a Certified Large Format Print Specialist (CLFPS) await.

Lessons

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1. About CLFPS

Welcome! This is the culminating step in your journey to becoming a professionally certified Large Format Print Specialist (CLFPS). This external certification exam is designed to rigorously test and officially validate the comprehensive, industry-level skills you gained throughout the Large Format Print Specialist (LFPS) Certification Prep Course.

What This Exam Is About

This is a Professional Competency Assessment. Its purpose is to verify your mastery of the entire digital print production workflow-from file preparation and machine calibration to final execution and application planning. Successful completion of this two-part exam certifies that you meet the high technical and efficiency standards required to manage LFP production and will earn you your official certification credential.

Exam Recommendation

LFP Specialist (LFPS) Prep Course Completion

Before proceeding to the official exam, you should ideally have successfully completed all modules, knowledge checks, and the final Demo Project within the LFP Specialist Certification Prep Course. This ensures you possess the specific theoretical knowledge and practical workflows necessary to pass this comprehensive assessment.

Exam Coverage and Structure

The certification exam is divided into two distinct and weighted parts designed to test both your fundamental knowledge and your practical execution ability. The total assessment time is approximately 90 minutes (60 minutes for Theory, 30 minutes for Practical submission).

1. Theory Assessment (60 Minutes)

This section consists of multiple-choice questions designed to test your foundational knowledge of LFP principles and technical standards.

2. Practical Assessment (Simulation)

This section is a full-cycle simulation that requires you to execute and submit documented proof of your work using your RIP software (or equivalent). Due to the online nature of the course, the focus is on digital setup, documentation, and efficiency.

Good luck! Your professional credentials as a Certified Large Format Print Specialist (CLFPS) await.

2. How To Follow Along

In this section we will be looking at some important things for a student to bear in mind throughout the course.

Progression

Quizzes

Q&A

Practise

Bonus Things

3. Practical - LFP

**Practical Certification Assessment: **
Digital Workflow Execution

This assessment requires the student to simulate the full production process for two small jobs, demonstrating mastery of the RIP software (InkRIP) and Workflow sections of the course. Students will submit screenshots and a final written plan.

Project Scenario: \The Local Cafe Signage\"

A local cafe needs two simple, rectangular, high-quality prints using the same media.

Job Name File Type Material & Finish Final Print Dimensions Workflow Focus
A. Menu Board Raster Image (TIF) Standard Vinyl 80 cm x 100 cm Color Profile Selection & Scaling
B. Opening Hours Vector/Text (PDF) Standard Vinyl 30 cm x 45 cm Nesting & Output Setup
Assumed Printer Parameters
Part 1: Pre-Press and Setup (10 Points)

The student must perform and document the essential pre-flight checks and material setup.

File Check & Scaling: (2 Points)

ICC Profile Selection: (2 Points)

Media Loading & Verification: (2 Points)

Nozzle Check Simulation: (4 Points)

Part 2: RIP Processing and Execution (15 Points)

The student must demonstrate efficient material usage and correct job processing.

Nesting and Layout: (5 Points)

Tiling Check (Verification): (3 Points)

RIP and Status: (4 Points)

PrintEXP Execution Sequence: (3 Points)

Part 3: Finishing and Documentation (2 Points)

The student will provide a final finishing plan and cost breakdown.

Finishing Plan (Trimming and Application): (2 Points)

Submission Instructions:

Complete any write-ups, screenshots or videos then submit via email to the instructor at info@ambitious.co.za.

Keep up the practical skills!

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4. Exam Assessment & Results

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Exam Assessment and Results

Thank you for completing the Exam!

Please be aware that your exam submission-particularly the Practical Assessment-requires manual review by a certified instructor.

What Happens Next:
  1. Instructor Review: An instructor will thoroughly evaluate your theoretical answers and your submitted documentation, images and videos for the practical component to ensure all specifications were met.
  2. Assessment Timeframe: Review and grading typically take 5-10 business days from the time of submission.
  3. Notification: Once the assessment is complete, you will be notified with your final score and, upon passing, your official certification credentials.

We appreciate your patience during this review process. Congratulations on taking this final step!

Quizzes

6 quizzes in nest order, each under the lesson it followed. Every question and every answer is kept, including answer_is_correct.

After lesson: How To Follow Along

Quiz: Exam - LFP About

Question 1: UV-Curable vs Solvent ink

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Question 2: Large Format

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Question 3: Dedicated Ventilation

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Question 4: Inconsistencies Power

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Quiz: Exam - LFP Setup & Maintenance

Question 1: Horizontal Banding

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Question 2: Pinch Rollers

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Question 3: Weekly Maintenance

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Question 4: Dirty or Damaged Encoder

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Question 5: Isopropyl Alcohol

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Question 6: Material Strike

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Question 7: Capping Station

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Quiz: Exam - LFP Software

Question 1: PrintEXP Software

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Question 2: Color Mode

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Question 3: Convert to Curves

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Question 4: Save Material

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Question 5: Low Resolution

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Question 6: Vector Path

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Question 7: ICC Profile

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Question 8: Bi-Directional Alignment

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Quiz: Exam - LFP Workflow

Question 1: Next Step

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Question 2: ICC Profile Applied

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Question 3: Shifting Feeds

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Question 4: Workflow Step

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Question 5: Nozzle Check

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Question 6: Best Immediate Action

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Quiz: Exam - LFP Application

Question 1: Hinge Method

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Question 2: Two Tiled Panels

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Question 3: Large Application

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Question 4: Bubble-Free

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Question 5: Near-Invisible Seam

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Question 6: Outdoor Banner

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Quiz: Exam - LFP Software & Pre-Press

Question 1: Too Low Resolution

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Question 2: Design Software

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Question 3: Format

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Question 4: RGB to CMYK

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Question 5: Adequate Bleed

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Question 6: Tiling Tool

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Question 7: Safe Zone

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Question 8: Trim Line

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Question 9: Raster Image

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