Typography Quiz

What is typography?

• The art of painting

• The study of animal behavior

• The design and selection of text in a design

• The study of ancient languages

Why is typography important?

• It is not important at all

• It has no impact on design

• It is only important for novels and newspapers

• It helps in creating impactful designs and communicating ideas better

What is the difference between a font and a typeface?

• A typeface is created by a designer, while a font is the thing we use like a specific style, weight, or width within the typeface family

• A typeface is used for bold text, while a font is used for regular text

• A font is used for headers, while a typeface is used for body copy

• They are the same thing

What is the purpose of using different font weights and widths?

• To make the design look messy

• To confuse the reader

• To create impact and hierarchy in the design

• To make the text difficult to read

What is the purpose of visual hierarchy in typography?

• To make all text the same size and weight

• To organize and prioritize content

• To make the design look chaotic

• To make the text difficult to read

What is the recommended length of characters per line in a block of text?

• 45-75 characters

• 80-100 characters

• 30-40 characters

• 10-20 characters

What is the purpose of leading in typography?

• To make the text look crowded

• To make the text difficult to read

• To adjust the overall spacing between lines and make the block of text easier to read

• To make the text look messy

What is the purpose of alignment in typography?

• To create order and make the text easier to navigate

• To make the text look disorganized

• To make the text difficult to read

• To make the text look chaotic

What is the purpose of pairing fonts in typography?

• To use as many different fonts as possible

• To create nuance without over complicating things

• To make the design look messy

• To make the text difficult to read

What is the overall purpose of mastering typography?

• To make the text difficult to read

• To create chaos in the design

• To organize designs and make them readable and easier to navigate

• To make designs look unprofessional