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Design Principles of Publishing

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Using white text on a black background is considered _________
a)
Alignment
b)
Proximity
c)
Contrast
2.
The absence of text and graphics is considered ______________
a)
White space
b)
White noise
c)
White font
3.
The placing of elements in a design is a conscious decision and is part of the alignment process
a)
True
b)
False
4.
Which element helps to tie separate parts of a document together and create a unified look. This can be done through using similar fonts throughout the document.
a)
Alignment
b)
Contrast
c)
Repetition
5.
A designer should never use white space because it makes the design appear boring and cluttered
a)
True
b)
False
6.
Which of the following is not one of the primary design principle?
a)
Contrast
b)
Repetition
c)
White Space
d)
Clutter
7.
Using the principle of _________ creates a sense of unity and organization throughout the document. 
a)
Resistance
b)
Repetition
c)
Reliance
d)
Recommendation
8.
Designers can repeat the use of which of the following elements to create repetition?
a)
Color
b)
Fonts
c)
Shape
d)
All of the above
9.
Blank space is used to break up the text boxes between each section. This is an example of which design principle?
a)
Alignment
b)
Proximity/unity
c)
Contrast
d)
White space
10.
The headings for each section are keyed in Georgia 14 pt font and the body is keyed in Gill Sans MT 12 pt font. This is an example of a repeated font. This is an example of which design principle?
a)
Contrast
b)
Proximity/unity
c)
Repetition/consistency
d)
White space
11.
The graphics are placed close to the related text. This is an example of which design principle?
a)
Balance
b)
White space
c)
Contrast
d)
Proximity/unity
12.
The small graphics do not distract from the text. Graphics don't overpower the text; equilibrium. This is an example of which design principle?
a)
Alignment
b)
Balance
c)
Proximity/unity
d)
Contrast