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Principles and Elements of Design

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the first and most basic element of design?

a)

line

b)

shape

c)

color

d)

size

2.

What is the most obvious elements of design?

a)

color

b)

shape

c)

line

d)

texture

3.

What element of design that is defined by boundaries, such as a lines or color, and they are often used to emphasize a portion of the page?

a)

shape

b)

line

c)

texture

d)

color

4.

What do you call the space that is commonly underutilized and misunderstood aspects of designing for the page?

a)

negative space

b)

space

c)

vector shapes

d)

shades

5.

It is an element of design that can create a more three-dimensional appearance on this two-dimensional surface. It also helps build an immersive world.

a)

texture

b)

shades

c)

space

d)

colors

6.

Which element of design involves line, color, texture and shapes? Words are important, but the style of the words is equally essential.

a)

shapes and colors

b)

typography

c)

image quality

d)

letters and symbols

7.

It refers to the size of one object in relation to the other objects in a design or artwork.

a)

scale

b)

proportion

c)

intention

d)

linear

8.

It refers to the size of the parts of an object in relationship to other parts of the same object.

a)

proportion

b)

scale

c)

dominance

d)

effects

9.

It is defined as an area or object within the artwork that draws attention and becomes a focal point.

a)

Emphasis

b)

dominance

c)

scale

d)

shades

10.

It refers to the visually satisfying practice of combining similar or related elements in an artwork.

a)

harmony

b)

emphasis

c)

dominance

d)

focal point

11.

What do you call the positioning of a body of text to the left, right or center of a page?

a)

alignment

b)

adjustment

c)

indention

d)

positioning

12.

This refers to the spatial relationship between elements on a page.

a)

proximity

b)

communicability

c)

reference

d)

intent

13.

It is a principle of design that helps the user to understand the meaning of an artwork through its text, graphics and other elements.

a)

communicability

b)

proximity

c)

scale

d)

intent

14.

The graphics and the text will appear related if they have been aligned vertically and horizontally.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

15.

Choosing complementary colors to provide contrast can make the page easier to read.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

16.

Alignment of text and lines in the page creates contrast and will avoid overpowering the text.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

17.

Good Contrast in typography grabs the attention of the reader.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

18.

To make the page look more organized, choose main theme colors and patterns.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

19.

Using many different colors can make the page look dynamic.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

20.

Excessive use of colors makes the page look balanced and organized.

a)

FALSE

b)

TRUE

21.

Using more than two fonts in typography makes the page look organized.

a)

FALSE

b)

TRUE

22.

Applying the principles of design can increase the impact of your project on your audience.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

23.
Selects entire objects
a)
Pen tool
b)
Selection tool
c)
Direct Selection tool
d)
Magic wand tool
24.
Selects points or path segments within objects. (A) 
a)
Selection tool
b)
Direct Selection tool
c)
Group Selection tool
d)
Magic Wand tool
25.
Selection tool (V)
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
26.
Lasso tool (Q)
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
27.
Direct Selection tool (A)
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
28.
Magic Wand tool (Y)
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
29.
Pen tool (P)
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
30.
Curvature Tool (Shift+~)
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
31.
Type tool (T)
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
32.
Line Segment tool (\)
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
33.
Rotate tool (R)
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
34.
The tool used to combine two or more selected objects?
a)
Combine
b)
Join
c)
Unite
35.
What does this tool do?
a)
rotate an object
b)
increase size of object
c)
change the color of the object
36.
What tool does this represent?
a)
Text or Type
b)
Layer blend
c)
Zoom
d)
Hand
37.
What is a vector image?
a)
An image that is made from dots 
b)
An image that is based off a mathematical equation 
c)
A clipart image 
d)
None of the above
38.
What can the pencil tool be used for?
a)
Drawing shapes
b)
Drawing lines
c)
Editing existing lines
d)
All of the above
39.
What is the keyboard shortcut for the selection tool?
a)
S
b)
T
c)
V
d)
ST
40.
What is the shortcut for the erase tool?
a)
E
b)
shift+E
c)
ET
d)
X
41.
A type of balance in which the two sides of an artwork look equally important even though they are not alike
a)
Symmetrical balance
b)
Asymmetrical balance
c)
Radial balance
d)
Bilateral balance
42.
Comparing parts of a whole is called:
a)
Scale
b)
Proportion
c)
Contrast
d)
Balance
43.
The comparison of one thing to another in terms of size is called:
a)
Balance
b)
Contrast
c)
Proportion
d)
Scale
44.
Which of these is NOT characterized by repetition?
a)
pattern
b)
unity
c)
contrast
d)
movement
45.
Using many different elements to create interest or contrast in an artwork is called:
a)
Variety
b)
Unity
c)
Balance
d)
Value
46.
This image shows an example of:
a)
asymmetrical balance
b)
symmetrical balance
c)
radial balance
d)
physical balance
47.
The placement of the elements so that no part of the design overpowers any other part or seems visually heavier is called:
a)
unity
b)
emphasis
c)
balance
d)
principles of design
48.
The way an artwork is arranged is called:
a)
design
b)
composition
c)
frame
d)
photo
49.
Using similar elements to create a single theme
a)
unity
b)
variety
c)
emphasis
d)
space
50.
The focal point of an artwork is also called:
a)
background
b)
rhythm
c)
emphasis
d)
pattern
51.
The appearance of motion is called:
a)
calibration
b)
animation
c)
design
d)
movement
52.
A repeated design is called a:
a)
principle
b)
pattern
c)
element
d)
shape
53.
The amount of difference between things is called:
a)
contrast
b)
value
c)
variety
d)
unity
54.
The principles of design
a)
are the building blocks of art
b)
are the governors of art
c)
arrange the elements into a composition
d)
are things like clay, pencils, paint, ect...
55.
This image is a good example of which principle?
a)
space
b)
movement
c)
form
d)
value
56.
This image is a good example of which principle?
a)
value
b)
space
c)
movement
d)
contrast
57.
This image is a good example of which principle?
a)
pattern
b)
form
c)
line
d)
color
58.
__________ is the equal distribution of visual weight in a design.
a)
emphasis
b)
balance
c)
space
d)
value
59.
This image is a good example of which element?
a)
pattern
b)
unity
c)
space
d)
color
60.
_________ refers to the area around a shape or form.
a)
space
b)
color
c)
unity
d)
emphasis
61.
This image is a good example of what principle?
a)
space
b)
emphasis
c)
line
d)
texture
62.
This image is a good example of which element?
a)
movement
b)
pattern
c)
line
d)
form
63.
The image is a good example of which element?
a)
pattern
b)
texture
c)
shape
d)
emphasis
64.
The picture shows an example of ...
a)
horizontal lines
b)
vertical lines
c)
zigzag lines
d)
curved lines
65.
Colors can give people a feeling of emotion (hence the phrase "seeing red" for being angry).
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
66.
In design, there are 3 main types of balance:
1)  __________
2)  asymmetrical
3)  radial
a)
symmetrical
b)
weighted
c)
tip of the nose
d)
pan
67.
Which of the following is NOT a principle of 
design?
a)
Emphasis
b)
Variety
c)
Unity
d)
Color
68.
The circular chart used to remember color relationships is a _____.
a)
color scheme
b)
color wheel
c)
color ray
d)
color circle
69.
Cool colors are _____.
a)
orange, green, and purple (violet)
b)
blue, green, and purple (violet)
c)
yellow, blue, and red
d)
white, black, and brown
70.
Warm colors are ______.
a)
yellow, red, and orange
b)
yellow, read, and blue
c)
yellow, green, and blue
d)
orange, purple, and green
71.
How do you make this color?
a)
red+blue
b)
orange+blue
c)
yellow+blue
d)
purple+yellow
72.
Symmetrical, design details are divided equally to create a centered balance
a)
formal balance
b)
repetition rhythm
c)
proportion
d)
informal balance
73.
Asymmetrical , design details are divided unequally from the center
a)
emphasis
b)
informal balance
c)
formal balance
d)
proportion
74.
Elements + Principles = ____
a)
fashion
b)
harmony
c)
unity
d)
variety
75.
Direct Selection tool (A)
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4

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