Text and Typography Quiz

What is the difference between a typeface and a font?

• Typeface refers to serif fonts, while font refers to sans serif fonts

• Typeface refers to bold styles, while font refers to italic styles

• Typeface and font are the same thing

• Typeface is a collection of characters of a single size and style, while font is a family of graphic characters

Why were written messages popular among the elite in ancient times?

• Because they were more entertaining than spoken messages

• Because they were less likely to perish and could be indecipherable to others

• Because they were easier to memorize than spoken messages

• Because they were easier to distribute to a wider audience

What is the native language of the Web?

• JavaScript

• HTML

• English

• CSS

Who invented movable type for printing presses in the 15th century?

• Aldus Manutius

• Johann Fust

• Johann Gensfleisch zum Gutenberg

• The Estienne family

What is the x-height of a font?

• The distance from the top of the capital letters to the bottom of the descenders

• The height of the lowercase letter x

• The width of the letter x

• The distance from the top of the lowercase letters to the bottom of the ascenders

Which type of font is traditionally used for body text in print?

• Serif font

• Bold font

• Italic font

• Sans serif font

What is the purpose of leading in typography?

• To adjust the spacing between characters

• To provide appropriate line spacing

• To alter the body width of characters

• To adjust the kerning between character pairs

What is the main advantage of using sans serif fonts on computer screens?

• They deliver a message of elegance and character

• They are more elegant and characterful

• They are easier to read and more legible in small sizes

• They guide the reader's eye along the line of text

What is the term for the little decoration at the end of a letter stroke?

• Descender

• Ascender

• Serif

• X-height

Why is English considered relatively easy for learners, with one huge exception?

• Because it has a large number of strong verbs

• Because it has several irregular plurals

• Because it has the worst spelling of any language using the Latin alphabet

• Because it has several irregular verbs