Title: Explain the significance of portable document format (PDF) as it pertains to the graphic communications industry.
Course: Graphic Imaging Technology I (11154-I) > Section: Preparing Digital Images and Files

Explanation should include a definition of PDF and the concept of PDF as the current industry standard for document sharing.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why would a print professional want to save a file in PDF?
- What is the difference among the basic kinds of PDF (e.g., smallest file format, standard format, press quality, print quality)? How is this difference important in the work flow?
- What is the difference between a scanned and a native PDF?