GD: Computer Basics: Foundation for Digital Design

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a fundamental skill for digital designers according to the introduction?

• Hand-drawing skills

• Computer knowledge

• Traditional painting

• Sculpting

Open Ended

Why is technology proficiency considered essential for modern graphic designers?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the impact of the digital revolution on design, as shown in the evolution timeline?

• Designers now use only analog tools for final delivery.

• The digital revolution made design entirely technical, removing creativity.

• The digital revolution changed how designers work, with digital tools dominating the industry.

• Designers no longer need technical knowledge, only creative skills.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are true about how computers use binary code to process information?

• Each 1 or 0 is a single bit binary digit.

• Information is encoded as specific sequences of 1s and 0s.

• The letter A is represented as 01000001 in binary.

• Binary code is only used for simple calculations, not for processing images or text.

Open Ended

Explain how the binary system enables computers to perform complex tasks. Use information from the slides to support your answer.

Fill in the Blank

A group of 8 bits is called a ___.

Multiple Choice

Arrange the following data units in order from smallest to largest: Byte, Kilobyte, Megabyte, Gigabyte, Terabyte.

• Byte, Kilobyte, Megabyte, Gigabyte, Terabyte

• Terabyte, Gigabyte, Megabyte, Kilobyte, Byte

• Kilobyte, Byte, Megabyte, Gigabyte, Terabyte

• Megabyte, Byte, Kilobyte, Terabyte, Gigabyte

Multiple Choice

Based on the real-world examples provided, which type of file would most likely require the largest amount of storage space?

• A 1-page document

• A high-resolution photo

• A 3-minute song

• A 2-hour movie

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a main component of computer hardware?

• Central Processing Unit (CPU)

• Random Access Memory (RAM)

• Spreadsheet Software

• Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Fill in the Blank

The speed of a CPU is measured in ___ (abbreviation).

Multiple Choice

What is the primary function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?

• Store long-term data

• Perform calculations and process data

• Display graphics

• Connect hardware components

Open Ended

Explain why having more RAM can improve the performance of a computer, especially when running graphic design software.

Multiple Choice

Which storage device is described as containing physical disks that store information and is measured in gigabytes (GB) or terabytes (TB)?

• RAM

• Solid State Drive (SSD)

• Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

• CPU

Multiple Select

Which of the following components are attached to the motherboard?

• CPU

• RAM

• Hard Disk Drive

• Monitor

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT typically considered a peripheral device for designers?

• Graphics tablet

• Color-calibrated monitor

• External hard drive

• Motherboard

Open Ended

Explain how software and hardware work together to enable graphic design work.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of operating systems?

• Windows

• Adobe Creative Suite

• Linux

• iOS

Fill in the Blank

The keyboard shortcut Ctrl + S is used to ___ your work.

Multiple Choice

What is one best practice for file management for designers?

• Use random file names

• Organize files by project client

• Delete backup files regularly

• Save all files in one folder

Multiple Choice

Which computer specification is most important for handling 3D video and animation work in graphic design?

• CPU speed

• Amount of RAM

• Dedicated GPU with high VRAM

• Descriptive file names

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a recommended step in the digital design workflow?

• Understand the hardware components

• Master software tools

• Ignore technology changes

• Regularly back up work

Open Ended

Explain why file management and keyboard shortcuts are particularly important for digital designers. Use examples from the digital design workflow and review slides to support your answer.

Multiple Choice

What is one fundamental skill that modern graphic designers need, according to the lesson?

• Drawing skills

• Computer knowledge

• Public speaking

• Mathematics

Open Ended

How has the evolution from analog to digital impacted the field of graphic design?