Quiz on Fonts and Typefaces

What is the primary difference between a font and a typeface? Choose the best answer for each question.

• A typeface is a specific size; a font is a design.

• A font is a specific style of a typeface; a typeface is the design itself.

• Fonts are only for print; typefaces are for digital.

• They are the same.

Which of the following is an example of a serif font?

• Arial

• Georgia

• Verdana

• Helvetica

What does "leading" refer to in typography?

• The space between characters

• The vertical space between lines of text

• The overall space of a paragraph

• The style of the font

Which term describes the spacing between individual characters?

• Leading

• Tracking

• Kerning

• Alignment

What is meant by "typographic hierarchy"?

• The organization of type based on size and style to indicate importance

• The order of letters in the alphabet

• The history of typefaces

• The alignment of text on a page

Which type of alignment is typically used for formal documents?

• Centered

• Left-aligned

• Right-aligned

• Justified

Why is white space important in design?

• It adds color to the design.

• It makes text harder to read.

• It creates balance and improves readability.

• It is not important.

What does "contrast" in typography refer to?

• The difference in color between text and background

• The use of different fonts

• The distance between letters

• The weight of the text

What distinguishes a sans serif font from a serif font?

• Sans serif fonts have decorative strokes; serif fonts do not.

• Sans serif fonts have no decorative strokes; serif fonts do.

• Sans serif fonts are always bolder than serif fonts.

• There is no difference.

Which of the following is a characteristic of good legibility?

• Complex font styles

• High contrast between text and background

• Low font size