Free Printable TCHSB CGA Mid-Term Exam

1.

COLOR: The value of a color refers to its _____.

a)

Intensity or Saturation

b)

Cost or Expense

c)

Lightness or Darkness

d)

Brightness or Dullness

2.

COLOR: Which of the following are primary colors?

a)

Yellow, Blue, Green

b)

Yellow, Blue, Red

c)

Green, Blue, Violet

d)

Yellow, Orange, Red

3.

COLOR: Which of the following are secondary colors?

a)

Red, Green, Blue

b)

Orange, Green, Yellow

c)

Blue, Green, Violet

d)

Orange, Green, Violet

4.

COLOR: When a primary color is equally mixed with a secondary color what is the result?

a)

Tertiary

b)

Shade

c)

Brown

d)

Tint

5.

COLOR: Yellow, orange and red colors are described as which of the following?

a)

Complementary

b)

Warm

c)

Cool

d)

Additive

6.

COLOR: Violet, blue and green colors are described as which of the following?

a)

Tertiary

b)

Neutral

c)

Subtractive

d)

Cool

7.

COLOR: Any color mixed with a percentage of white is a __________.

a)

Shade

b)

Hue

c)

Tint

d)

Neutral

8.

COLOR: Any color mixed with a percentage of black is a __________.

a)

Tone

b)

Neutral

c)

Tint

d)

Shade

9.

COLOR: Any color mixed with a percentage of gray is a __________.

a)

Tone

b)

Neutral

c)

Shade

d)

Tint

10.

COLOR: What is the term meaning the range of neutrals from pure white to pure black known as?

a)

Screens

b)

Tone

c)

Grayscale

d)

Shades

11.

COLOR: What is the term referring to the amount of perceived color deviating from neutral?

a)

Chroma

b)

Vibrance

c)

Saturation

d)

Brightness

12.

COLOR: What is the term referring to the intensity of color contributing to its perception?

a)

Brightness

b)

Luster

c)

Sheen

d)

Luminosity

13.

COLOR: What is the term used to describe a color when it appears to be brighter due to increased saturation?

a)

Brightness

b)

Illumination

c)

Chroma

d)

Additive

14.

COLOR: What is the term that defines a color range from dark (0%) to illuminated (100%) with the average at (50%)?

a)

Brightness

b)

Visibility

c)

Intensity

d)

Lightness

15.

COLOR: What is the term that defines a color range from pure (100%) to gray (0%) at a constant level of brightness?

a)

Saturation

b)

Brilliance

c)

Reflectivity

d)

Luminosity

16.

COLOR: Which of the following is NOT a secondary color?

a)

Orange

b)

Violet

c)

Green

d)

Blue

17.

COLOR: Which of the following is NOT a primary color?

a)

Yellow

b)

Violet

c)

Red

d)

Blue

18.

COLOR: Which of the following represents the Process Color Family?

a)

CMYA

b)

YMCA

c)

PMS

d)

CMYK

19.

COLOR: Which of the following is the correct color category for color visible from a mobile phone device?

a)

Additional

b)

Additive

c)

Subjective

d)

Subtractive

20.

COLOR: Which of the following is the correct color category for color visible from a printed brochure?

a)

Additional

b)

Additive

c)

Subjective

d)

Subtractive

21.

DESIGN: What is the design term referring to the visual connection between elements when edges and axes line up with one another?

a)

Perpendicular

b)

Symmetry

c)

Format

d)

Alignment

22.

DESIGN: What is the design term referring to the arrangement of dissimilar or unequal elements on a page or layout?

a)

Focal Point

b)

Negative Space

c)

Asymmetrical

d)

Proportions

23.

DESIGN: What is the portion of a printed graphic that extends beyond the finished edge of a design that is trimmed away?

a)

Blood

b)

Bleed

c)

Crop

d)

Gutter

24.

DESIGN: What is the term referring to a detailed representation or mock-up that shows the intent of a design and typically presented to a Client?

a)

Hardcopy

b)

Thumbnail

c)

Rough

d)

Comprehensive

25.

DESIGN: What is the term describing design elements that change direction randomly and do not follow an organized or defined course?

a)

Erratic

b)

Negative

c)

Symmetrical

d)

Organic

26.

DESIGN: What is the term referring to the most emphasized area or element in a design and where your eye tends to go to first?

a)

Value

b)

Focal Point

c)

Positive Space

d)

Hierarchy

27.

DESIGN: What is the term referring to the shape and size of a design project? It is sometimes referred to as the foundation on which a design is placed.

a)

Format

b)

Comprehensive

c)

Layout

d)

Specification

28.

DESIGN: What is the term referring to shapes that are seldom found in nature. Examples might include circles, squares and triangles.

a)

Polygonal

b)

Symmetrical

c)

Organic

d)

Geometric

29.

DESIGN: What is the term referring to a left to right or side to side direction that remains parallel to the horizon?

a)

Horizontal

b)

Perpendicular

c)

Vertical

d)

Symmetrical

30.

DESIGN: What is the term referring to the space NOT taken up by the subject matter?

a)

Positive Space

b)

Negative Space

c)

Visual Weight

d)

Focal Point

31.

DESIGN: What is the term referring to lines often seen in nature, without hard edges or sharp corners. Free-form lines.

a)

Organic

b)

Geometric

c)

Tactile

d)

Virtual

32.

DESIGN: What is the term where lines or planes intersect or connect at a right angles? A 90 degree angle relationship.

a)

Parallel

b)

Symmetrical

c)

Vertical

d)

Perpendicular

33.

DESIGN: What is the term referring to the space taken up by the subject matter?

a)

Positive

b)

Texture

c)

Proportions

d)

Negative

34.

DESIGN: What is the term when the size relationship of objects or layouts are comparable to one another? The sizes, even though different, are said to be what?

a)

Formatted

b)

Balanced

c)

Symmetrical

d)

Proportional

35.

DESIGN: What is the term referring to a sketch showing more detail than a thumbnail? The sketch is always proportional to the final design and allows a designer to plan layout details.

a)

Rough

b)

Comp

c)

Hardcopy

d)

Scale

36.

DESIGN: What is the drawing technique or photography style that features objects or an environment that appears to reduce and fade smaller into the distance?

a)

Scaling

b)

Still Life

c)

Observation

d)

Perspective

37.

DESIGN: When pencil sketching, which pencil should be selected to create the darkest lines?

a)

4H

b)

2H

c)

HB

d)

2B

38.

DESIGN: What is the design technique when an indentation is made on paper that helps to make a crisp edge when the paper is folded? A paperclip can be used.

a)

Scoring

b)

Breaking

c)

Cropping

d)

Embossing

39.

DESIGN: When cutting with an Xacto knife, which blade is the safest to use?

a)

Short

b)

Sharp

c)

Oiled

d)

Stainless

40.

DESIGN: When cutting with an Xacto knife, what should always be placed under your work?

a)

A new student

b)

A cutting mat

c)

A steel ruler

d)

A new desk

41.

DESIGN: What is the first step to good design?

a)

Research

b)

Critique

c)

Know Assignment

d)

Thumbnails

42.

DESIGN: What is the second step to good design?

a)

Research

b)

Comprehensive

c)

Know Assignment

d)

Thumbnails

43.

DESIGN: What is the third step to good design?

a)

Critique

b)

Comprehensive

c)

Know Assignment

d)

Thumbnails

44.

DESIGN: What is the forth step to good design?

a)

Critique

b)

Comprehensive

c)

Roughs

d)

Thumbnails

45.

DESIGN: What is the fifth step to good design?

a)

Critique

b)

Comp

c)

Roughs

d)

Thumbnails

46.

DESIGN: What is the sixth step to good design?

a)

Presentation

b)

Comp

c)

Research

d)

Critique

47.

DESIGN: Which of the following correctly identifies all six steps to good design?

a)

Format, Balance, Thumbnail, Rough, Comp, Critique

b)

Know Client, Research, Thumbnail, Balance, Comp, Critique

c)

Color, Research, Thumbnail, Rough, Contrast, Critique

d)

Know Assignment, Research, Thumbnail, Rough, Comp, Critique

48.

ELEMENTS: The _____ is the foundation on to which the design will be placed, the foundation.

a)

Shape

b)

Texture

c)

Format

d)

Layout

49.

ELEMENTS: _____ can be used as an organizer, provide direction and as texture.

a)

Line

b)

Texture

c)

Color

d)

Type

50.

ELEMENTS: _____ can be defined as any element that is used to define form.

a)

Format

b)

Texture

c)

Shape

d)

Type

51.

ELEMENTS: _____ is the visual or tactile surface characteristics of an object.

a)

Format

b)

Texture

c)

Shape

d)

Line

52.

ELEMENTS: _____ is a crucial element of any design in which it appears and the most important element for designers.

a)

Format

b)

Texture

c)

Shape

d)

Type

53.

ELEMENTS: Use of _____ as a design element is largely a matter of taste.

a)

Color

b)

Texture

c)

Shape

d)

Type

54.

ELEMENTS: _____ is the defined space that carries the message; a brochure, magazine page, business card.

a)

Color

b)

Texture

c)

Shape

d)

Format

55.

ELEMENTS: There are known properties about _____ that can help designers make decisions about _____ choices.

a)

Color

b)

Type

c)

Shape

d)

Format

56.

ELEMENTS: Using _____ well is one of the most important skills you can develop as a graphic designer.

a)

Color

b)

Type

c)

Shape

d)

Format

57.

ELEMENTS: _____ is often used as a secondary element to support a design concept.

a)

Color

b)

Type

c)

Shape

d)

Texture

58.

ELEMENTS: _____ can be viewed in different ways simultaneously. It can be read, as shapes and as visual elements.

a)

Line

b)

Type

c)

Shape

d)

Format

59.

ELEMENTS: _____ can be thin, thick, wavy, sharp, fuzzy, curved or straight.

a)

Lines

b)

Type

c)

Shapes

d)

Textures

60.

ELEMENTS: Which of the following correctly identifies all six of the elements of design?

a)

Format, Line, Texture, Contrast, Type, Shape

b)

Format, Line, Texture, Color, Type, Score

c)

Format, Line, Texture, Color, Type, Shape

d)

Format, Line, Texture, Color, Time, Shape

61.

PRINCIPLES: There is more than one way to achieve _____, distributing visual weight symmetrically is one way.

a)

Focal Point

b)

Unity

c)

Balance

d)

Alignment

62.

PRINCIPLES: _____ is when design elements are working well together.

a)

Alignment

b)

Unity

c)

Balance

d)

Contrast

63.

PRINCIPLES: _____ is when design elements are able to create a sense of movement through the use of repetition of elements.

a)

Rhythm

b)

Unity

c)

Balance

d)

Contrast

64.

PRINCIPLES: _____ is when type or graphics on a page have a relationship to one another involving edges or axes that line up.

a)

Rhythm

b)

Emphasis

c)

Balance

d)

Alignment

65.

PRINCIPLES: _____ can be achieved when combining large/small, bold/thin, light/dark, especially when involving typography.

a)

Contrast

b)

Emphasis

c)

Balance

d)

Alignment

66.

PRINCIPLES: _____ is an area where our eyes look first, establishing a hierarchy of information in a design.

a)

Contrast

b)

Unity

c)

Balance

d)

Focal Point

67.

PRINCIPLES: _____ provides relationships that help make it easier or more difficult to view or read a design. The placement of elements is intended to create a relationship.

a)

Alignment

b)

Unity

c)

Balance

d)

Hierarchy

68.

PRINCIPLES: _____ is the intended order in which a viewer sees elements in a design usually beginning with the primary focal point.

a)

Alignment

b)

Unity

c)

Balance

d)

Hierarchy

69.

PRINCIPLES: Which of the following correctly identifies all six of the Principle of design?

a)

Balance, Format, Unity, Rhythm, Hierarchy, Alignment

b)

Shape, Alignment, Contrast, Focus, Unity, Texture

c)

Balance, Contrast, Unity, Texture, Focal Point, Alignment

d)

Balance, Alignment, Contrast, Focus, Unity, Rhythm

70.

COPYRIGHT: What is the legal term when someone copies a work that is protected by copyright?

a)

Plagiarism

b)

Piracy

c)

Infringement

d)

Lawsuit

71.

COPYRIGHT: If you intend file a lawsuit for copyright infringement you must first do what?

a)

Hire a good lawyer

b)

Send a cease and desist letter

c)

Notify the copyright infringer

d)

Register your copyright

72.

COPYRIGHT: Where can you go to file for a copyright?

a)

usfederal.gov

b)

copyright.org

c)

copyright.gov

d)

compliance.com

73.

COPYRIGHT: What is the name given to the original creator of a work?

a)

Author

b)

Artist

c)

Designer

d)

Owner

74.

COPYRIGHT: What is the defense term used to claim the right to use a work?

a)

Fair Game

b)

Stock

c)

Royalty Free

d)

Fair Use

75.

COPYRIGHT: What is the legal term for damages, attorney fees and injunctive relief relating to copyright?

a)

Restitution

b)

Restrictions

c)

Relief

d)

Remedies

76.

COPYRIGHT: Which is the proper symbol indicating copyright?

a)

TM

b)

©

c)

℗

d)

®

77.

COPYRIGHT: The term of a registered copyright may last for how many years?

a)

1 Year

b)

10 Years

c)

70 Years

d)

Life of Author plus 70 Years

78.

COPYRIGHT: If you do not place a copyright symbol on your work it will not be protected.

a)

True

b)

False

79.

COPYRIGHT: W2 employees give up right to copyright when they create works within their scope of duties.

a)

True

b)

False

80.

COPYRIGHT: Opening a software CD, or clicking on the "Agree to Terms" button on a website, a user agrees to the sellers terms, known as Shrinkwrap License.

a)

True

b)

False

81.

ILLUSTRATOR: Which of these formats is resolution independent?

a)

Photoshop-based

b)

Raster-based

c)

Vector-based

d)

Pixel-based

82.

ILLUSTRATOR: What is the quickest way to change units of measurement in an Illustrator document?

a)

Right-click the bottom of the page

b)

Right-click on the ruler

c)

Click File > Document setup > Units

d)

Double-click the Units icon in the toolbar

83.

ILLUSTRATOR: Which tool would be best if you want to select and modify paths within a shape?

a)

Direct Selection tool

b)

Point selection tool

c)

Component selection tool

d)

Selection tool

84.

ILLUSTRATOR: Which color mode is used for offset production printing?

a)

RGB

b)

CMYK

c)

PMS

d)

Alpha

85.

ILLUSTRATOR: Which of the following items are NOT path based?

a)

Line

b)

Circle

c)

Square

d)

Stroke

86.

ILLUSTRATOR: When drawing, a small circle on the bottom-right corner of the Pen tool indicates what?

a)

You are about to close a path

b)

You are drawing a circular shape

c)

It shows the swatch color you are using

d)

The pen is almost out of ink

87.

ILLUSTRATOR: Subtractive color is the color system used to produce printed collateral pieces.

a)

True

b)

False

88.

ILLUSTRATOR: How do you put a photo into your Illustrator document and maintain the link?

a)

Click Object > Place

b)

Click File > Import

c)

You must use Adobe Bridge to do that

d)

Click File > Place

89.

ILLUSTRATOR: It's best to paste Illustrator artwork into a Photoshop document as a Smart Object _____.

a)

Because Smart objects maintain vector capabilities

b)

Because Smart objects maintain raster capabilities

c)

Because Smart objects can be pixelated

d)

Because Smart objects cannot be rasterized

90.

ILLUSTRATOR: Which of these formats is resolution dependent?

a)

Outlined-based

b)

Photoshop-based

c)

Vector-based

d)

Path-based

91.

ILLUSTRATOR: Vector-based artwork is _____.

a)

Resolution-dependent

b)

Creative

c)

Scalable

d)

Copyright protected

92.

ILLUSTRATOR: What is located at the end of each line segment?

a)

Bounding box

b)

Cap

c)

Anchor Point

d)

Path

93.

ILLUSTRATOR: When drawing a curve with the pen tool, what custom modifier determines the shape of the curve?

a)

Handles

b)

Convert points

c)

Links

d)

Anchors

94.

ILLUSTRATOR: What is the keyboard shortcut zooms artboard to fit screen?

a)

Alt-Z

b)

Command-Z

c)

Option-zero

d)

Command-zero

95.

ILLUSTRATOR: To create a duplicate, click-drag while holding _____.

a)

Control

b)

Option

c)

Command

d)

Shift

96.

ILLUSTRATOR: To revert the fill and stroke colors to the default setting, white fill and black stroke, press _____.

a)

f

b)

s

c)

x

d)

d

97.

ILLUSTRATOR: To constrain an objects proportions (1:1), hold down the _____ key while transforming.

a)

Tab

b)

Shift

c)

Option

d)

Command

98.

ILLUSTRATOR: Illustrator panels are listed alphabetically under which drop-down menu?

a)

View

b)

File

c)

Edit

d)

Windows

99.

ILLUSTRATOR: To convert your Illustrator document into a JPEG or PNG you must _____ the document.

a)

Save a copy

b)

Save for Web

c)

Export

d)

Save as

100.

ILLUSTRATOR: Where would a user go to change a background object to be in front of an object this is in the foreground?

a)

Windows - Arrange - Bring to Front

b)

Windows - Layers - Merge

c)

Object - Transform - Front

d)

Object - Arrange - Bring to Front

101.

ILLUSTRATOR: Pathfinder will "punch" one shape out of another shape if you choose _____.

a)

Intersection

b)

Unite

c)

Minus Front

d)

Exclude

102.

ILLUSTRATOR: Quickly double-clicking on an object in an illustrator document will activate _____ .

a)

Isolation mode

b)

Color mixer

c)

Info panel

d)

Lockdown mode

103.

ILLUSTRATOR: When using the Scale Tool, be sure to check the _____ box to maintain attribute proportions.

a)

Make a Copy

b)

Scale Stroke & Effects

c)

Constrain Proportions

d)

Adjust Pattern Fills

104.

ILLUSTRATOR: What is the keyboard shortcut key for activating the Type Tool?

a)

Command-T

b)

X

c)

Option-T

d)

T

105.

ILLUSTRATOR: When adding a large amount of text to a document, a user should use _____ Type.

a)

Point

b)

Area

106.

ILLUSTRATOR: The best way to see and find unusual type characters, users should view the _____ panel.

a)

Placeholder Text

b)

Character Styles

c)

Special Characters

d)

Glyphs

107.

ILLUSTRATOR: How might a user change type characters into vector letter shapes that can be custom modified?

a)

Create Outlines

b)

Vector Creator

c)

Expander

d)

Compound Path

108.

ILLUSTRATOR: How can a user lock an item in an Illustrator document?

a)

Command-K

b)

Double-click object

c)

Click "Lock" in Layer Panel

d)

Command-L

109.

ILLUSTRATOR: Embedding an image in an Illustrator document will reduce the size of the document file.

a)

True

b)

False

110.

ILLUSTRATOR: Within an Illustrator document a large image's overall size has been made smaller. How can a user downsize the digital size of that image?

a)

Scale

b)

Link

c)

Rasterize

d)

Embed

111.

COLOR COMBOS: Which of the following shows the Primary color combinations?

a)

b)

c)

d)

112.

COLOR COMBOS: Which of the following shows the Secondary color combinations?

a)

b)

c)

d)

113.

COLOR COMBOS: Which of the following shows the Tertiary color combinations?

a)

b)

c)

d)

114.

COLOR COMBOS: Which of the following shows the Analogous color combinations?

a)

b)

c)

d)

115.

COLOR COMBOS: Which of the following shows a Complementary color combination?

a)

b)

c)

d)

116.

COLOR COMBOS: Which of the following shows a Split Complementary color combination?

a)

b)

c)

d)

117.

COLOR COMBOS: Which of the following shows a Double Split Complementary color combination?

a)

b)

c)

d)

118.

COLOR COMBOS: Which of the following shows a Triad color combination?

a)

b)

c)

d)

119.

COLOR COMBOS: Which of the following shows a Tetradic color combination?

a)

b)

c)

d)

120.

COLOR COMBOS: Which of the following shows a Harmonious color combination?

a)

b)

c)

d)

TCHSB CGA Mid-Term Exam

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