Graphic Design Basics Quiz

What is the main difference between design and art according to the text?

• Design focuses on visual content with a communication purpose, while art is purely visual.

• Design is always colorful, while art can be monochromatic.

• Design uses only typography, while art uses images.

• Design is created by professionals, while art is created by amateurs.

What is the purpose of graphic design as mentioned in the text?

• To make something visually stunning only.

• To organize complex information in a comprehensible way.

• To create art pieces for personal enjoyment.

• To experiment with different colors and shapes.

Which ancient civilization created the first written languages for recording trading and inventories?

• Greeks

• Romans

• Sumerians

• Egyptians

Who invented the world's first movable type printing press in Beijing around 1040?

• Sir Isaac Newton

• William Addison Dwiggins

• Chinese inventors

• Johannes Gutenberg

What is the purpose of repetition in design according to the text?

• To make the design feel stable and balanced.

• To organize complex information in a comprehensible way.

• To create visual interest and keep viewers engaged.

• To emphasize certain elements and create a focal point.

What is the main characteristic of monospaced typefaces?

• They are elegant and regal.

• They have a fixed width for all characters.

• They are based on cursive handwriting.

• They are experimental and versatile.

What is the purpose of kerning in typography?

• To adjust the space between groups of letters in a line of text.

• To adjust the space between paragraphs.

• To adjust the space between two individual characters within a word.

• To adjust the space between lines of text.

Which color harmony pairs two colors directly opposite on the color wheel?

• Monochromatic

• Triadic

• Analogous

• Complimentary

What is the main purpose of graphic designers?

• To write novels

• To compose music

• To perform surgery

• To create visual content with a communication purpose

Which software is commonly used for publishing magazines and book designs?

• Photoshop

• Figma

• Adobe InDesign

• Canva