Design Essentials Quiz

What is the standard size for a social media poster design on Instagram?

• 720px x 1080px

• 1080px x 1350px

• 800px x 1000px

• 1200px x 1500px

Name three tools commonly used in Adobe Illustrator for creating vector graphics.

• Brush Tool

• Selection Tool

• Eyedropper Tool

• Pen Tool, Shape Tool, Type Tool

Explain the difference between RGB and CMYK color modes.

• RGB color mode is for digital displays, while CMYK color mode is for printing.

• RGB color mode is for printing, while CMYK color mode is for digital displays.

• RGB color mode is only used for black and white images, while CMYK color mode is for colored images.

• RGB color mode is for web design, while CMYK color mode is for graphic design.

What is the purpose of leading in typography?

• Leading is used to adjust the font size in typography

• The purpose of leading in typography is to improve readability and aesthetics by providing visual separation between lines of text.

• Leading is a type of font style in typography

• Leading is a term used to describe the alignment of text in typography

What is the golden ratio and how is it used in layout design?

• The golden ratio is a design principle that focuses on using only primary colors in layouts.

• The golden ratio is used in layout design to create visually appealing and balanced compositions by dividing a space according to the ratio of approximately 1.618.

• In layout design, the golden ratio is applied by randomly dividing the space into unequal sections.

• The golden ratio is a mathematical concept used in layout design to determine the exact dimensions of elements.

How can you remove the background from an image in Photoshop?

• Use the 'Magic Wand Tool' or 'Quick Selection Tool' to select the background, then press the delete key.

• Save the image as a different file format to automatically remove the background.

• Apply a black and white filter to the image to remove the background.

• Use the 'Eraser Tool' to manually erase the background pixel by pixel.

What is the primary function of the Pen Tool in Illustrator?

• To create precise and custom vector shapes

• To apply filters and effects

• To adjust brightness and contrast

• To create 3D models

Define the term 'kerning' in typography.

• Kerning refers to the color of the text in typography

• Kerning is the process of adjusting the font size

• Kerning is the alignment of text on a page

• Kerning is the process of adjusting the spacing between characters in a font.

What is the rule of thirds in design composition?

• The rule of thirds is a guideline for using only three colors in a design composition

• The rule of thirds involves dividing the design area into four equal parts

• The rule of thirds suggests placing key elements in the center of the design

• The rule of thirds in design composition is a guideline that suggests dividing the design area into nine equal parts using two equally spaced horizontal lines and two equally spaced vertical lines. The key elements of the design should be placed along these lines or at their intersections to create a visually appealing composition.

How can you create a drop shadow effect in graphic design software?

• Duplicate the object, apply a blur effect, offset it, and adjust opacity.

• Change the color of the object to create a shadow effect.

• Use the eraser tool to create a shadow effect manually.

• Apply a sharpen filter and increase contrast.