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  • 1. Graphic arts encompasses a wide range of visual artistic expressions, including design, illustration, typography, and printing. It involves creatively combining images, symbols, and text to communicate ideas and messages effectively. Graphic artists use various tools and techniques to craft visually appealing and informative designs for advertisements, publications, websites, and more. With a focus on aesthetics and communication, graphic arts play a crucial role in shaping the visual landscape of our world and influencing how we perceive and interact with information and media.

    Which software is commonly used for professional graphic design?
A) Adobe Illustrator
B) Photoshop Elements
C) Microsoft Paint
D) AutoCAD
  • 2. What does CMYK stand for in printing?
A) Color, Mix, Yellow, Brightness
B) Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
C) Crisp, Markup, Yellow, Blur
D) Cool, Mint, Yellow, Back
  • 3. Which file format is best for saving an image with a transparent background?
A) BMP
B) JPEG
C) GIF
D) PNG
  • 4. What is the primary function of Adobe InDesign?
A) Animation design
B) Page layout design
C) Photo editing
D) Vector illustration
  • 5. What type of images are vector graphics best suited for?
A) Photographs
B) Sketches
C) Logos and icons
D) Abstract art
  • 6. What does RGB stand for in digital design?
A) Rainbow Gradient Background
B) Rotating Graphics Base
C) Red, Green, Blue
D) Royal Gold Blending
  • 7. Which tool is used to select and move objects in Adobe Photoshop?
A) Crop Tool
B) Brush Tool
C) Move Tool
D) Pen Tool
  • 8. What is kerning in typography?
A) Adjusting the space between characters
B) Adding color to text
C) Resizing text
D) Changing fonts
  • 9. Which color mode is more suitable for web design?
A) RGB
B) Greyscale
C) CMYK
D) Pantone
  • 10. What is the standard resolution for printing documents?
A) 150 dpi
B) 600 dpi
C) 72 dpi
D) 300 dpi
  • 11. Which tool is used to draw freehand paths in Adobe Illustrator?
A) Gradient Tool
B) Eyedropper Tool
C) Pen Tool
D) Shape Builder Tool
  • 12. What is the purpose of a style guide in graphic design?
A) Increases file size
B) Adds complexity to designs
C) Hides layers
D) Maintains consistency in design elements
  • 13. Which file format supports animation in graphic design?
A) PNG
B) JPEG
C) TIFF
D) GIF
  • 14. What is the rule of thirds in photography and design?
A) Using only three colors in a design
B) Creating patterns with triangles
C) Placing objects randomly in a layout
D) Dividing an image into thirds vertically and horizontally
  • 15. Which design principle refers to arranging elements to create equal visual weight in a composition?
A) Balance
B) Unity
C) Contrast
D) Emphasis
  • 16. What is white space in design?
A) A design element that enhances images
B) A tool for adding color
C) The border of a page
D) Empty space around elements to create balance and clarity
  • 17. Which file format is best suited for printing high-quality images?
A) BMP
B) TIFF
C) PNG
D) JPEG
  • 18. Which color theory concept involves using colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel?
A) Warm colors
B) Monochromatic colors
C) Analogous colors
D) Complementary colors
  • 19. Which tool is used for blending colors in Adobe Photoshop?
A) Dodge Tool
B) Clone Stamp Tool
C) Smudge Tool
D) Magic Wand Tool
  • 20. What is the primary function of the Pantone Matching System (PMS) in graphic design?
A) Typography composition
B) 3D rendering
C) Standardized color matching
D) Vector illustration
  • 21. What is the purpose of mockups in graphic design?
A) To write code for websites
B) To visualize and present design concepts
C) To test software compatibility
D) To create animation sequences
  • 22. What does DPI stand for in printing and digital design?
A) Digital Printing Interface
B) Design Pixel Indicator
C) Dots Per Inch
D) Dynamic Pixel Illumination
  • 23. What is the golden ratio in design?
A) Perfect symmetry in design elements
B) Creating horizontal or vertical lines
C) Using gold colors in design
D) Aesthetically pleasing ratio of approximately 1:1.618
  • 24. What does the acronym SVG stand for in graphic design?
A) Standard Visual Guides
B) Structured Visual Grid
C) Saturated Vector Graphics
D) Scalable Vector Graphics
  • 25. What is the standard unit of measure for font size in graphic design?
A) Point
B) Centimeter
C) Pixel
D) Inch
  • 26. What is the purpose of the layers panel in graphic design software?
A) Create new shapes
B) Change the canvas size
C) Organize and manage different elements of a design
D) Apply filters to images
  • 27. Which term describes the visual effect of making an image smaller by removing pixels?
A) Upsampling
B) Posterization
C) Antialiasing
D) Downsampling
  • 28. Which graphic design term refers to the space between lines of text?
A) Tracking
B) Hierarchy
C) Kerning
D) Leading
  • 29. Which type of file format preserves all layers and editable text in graphic design?
A) TIFF
B) PSD
C) JPEG
D) PDF
  • 30. Which term refers to the color intensity of an image?
A) Saturation
B) Hue
C) Brightness
D) Contrast
  • 31. What is the purpose of the pen tool in graphic design software?
A) Adding color to backgrounds
B) Changing font style
C) Adjusting image resolution
D) Creating precise and custom shapes
  • 32. Which tool is best for removing blemishes in portrait photography?
A) Healing Brush Tool
B) Sharpen Tool
C) Liquify Tool
D) Gradient Tool
  • 33. Which color scheme uses colors that are adjacent to each other on the color wheel?
A) Triadic
B) Complementary
C) Monochromatic
D) Analogous
  • 34. Which design principle involves maintaining consistency in style and layout?
A) Unity
B) Emphasis
C) Contrast
D) Balance
  • 35. Which term describes the gradual transition from one color to another?
A) Hue
B) Saturation
C) Contrast
D) Gradient
  • 36. RGB color model is used for which type of displays?
A) Billboards
B) Electronic displays
C) Printed materials
D) Brochures
  • 37. What is a vector graphic?
A) An image defined by mathematical equations
B) A hand-drawn illustration
C) A high-resolution photograph
D) An image made of pixels
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