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