Typography Quiz

What is the term for the vertical space between lines of text?

• Kerning

• Leading

• Tracking

• Baseline

Which of the following is a typeface classification?

• Serif

• Bold

• Italic

• Underline

What is the term for the adjustment of space between individual characters in a piece of text?

• Leading

• Tracking

• Kerning

• Baseline

Which of the following is NOT a common typeface style?

• Script

• Slab Serif

• Monospace

• Pixel

In typography, what is the term for the imaginary line upon which most characters sit?

• Cap height

• X-height

• Baseline

• Descender

Which of the following typefaces is typically used for body text in printed books?

• Comic Sans

• Times New Roman

• Impact

• Papyrus

What is the term for the height of lowercase letters, specifically the height of the letter 'x'?

• Cap height

• X-height

• Ascender

• Descender

Which of the following is a characteristic of a sans-serif typeface?

• Decorative strokes at the ends of letters

• Uniform stroke width

• High contrast between thick and thin strokes

• Curved serifs

In graphic design, which principle involves the use of typography to create a visual hierarchy?

• Balance

• Contrast

• Alignment

• Proximity

What is the term for the overall spacing between characters in a block of text?

• Kerning

• Leading

• Tracking

• Baseline