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Graphic Design Overview

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The way objects are arranged in design is called

a)

contrast

b)

balance

c)

proximity

d)

repetition

2.

Differences in shape and color to create a comparison is called

a)

contrast

b)

balance

c)

proximity

d)

Repetition

3.

A design element used to control the viewers focus is called

a)

unity

b)

closure

c)

dominance

d)

continuance

4.

The relative space between design elements is called

a)

unity

b)

balance

c)

proximity

d)

closure

5.

The process of repeating elements throughout a design is called

a)

unity

b)

proximity

c)

balance

d)

repetition

6.

The common design technique that uses the human eye's tendency to see closed shapes is called

a)

unity

b)

balance

c)

contract

d)

closure

7.

The technique that draws the viewer in until something special catches their eyes is called

a)

continuance

b)

contrast

c)

proximity

d)

unity

8.

The space around and between the subject(s) of an image in design is called

a)

proximity

b)

contrast

c)

unity

d)

negative space

9.

The idea that different elements of an artwork or design work come together and create a sense of wholeness is called

a)

proximity

b)

unity

c)

negative space

d)

continuance

10.

The simple technique where designers divide their designs up into three rows and three columns, and at the points where the vertical and horizontal lines meet is where your focal points should be is called

a)

rule of thirds

b)

negative space

c)

repetition

d)

dominance

11.

What is saturation?

a)

Intensity, when the color appears more subtle or more vibrant

b)

another word for color

c)

how dark or light the color is, ranging from white to black

d)

colors that look good together

12.

What is a shade as related to color?

a)

a color mixed with white

b)

a color mixed with black

13.

What is hue?

a)

Intensity, when the color appears more subtle or more vibrant

b)

another word for color

c)

how dark or light the color is, ranging from white to black

d)

colors that look good together

14.

A color mode describes the way in which colors combine to create other colors. RGB is one of the color modes and it is used in

a)

computer monitors and tv screens

b)

in all printing

c)

most often used in photographic retouching and color correction

15.

A color mode describes the way in which colors combine to create other colors. CMYK is one of the color modes and it is most often used in

a)

computer monitors and tv screens

b)

in all printing

c)

most often used in photographic retouching and color correction

16.

A color mode describes the way in which colors combine to create other colors. LAB is one of the color modes and it is most often used in

a)

computer monitors and tv screens

b)

in all printing

c)

most often used in photographic retouching and color correction

17.

The comparative lightness or darkness of a color value that can appear different depending on what other colors neighbor it is called

a)

proximity

b)

contrast

c)

relativity

d)

matching

18.

What is a monochromatic color scheme?

a)

The scheme that uses different tones from the same angle on the color wheel. This color scheme is guaranteed to suit each other because they all come from the same family.

b)

Colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel make up this color scheme. Their high contrast creates a vibrant look especially when used at full saturation.

c)

This scheme involves three colors that are positioned next to each other on the color wheel.

d)

This color scheme is one where a primary color is used with the two analogous colors to its complement.

19.

What is an analogous color scheme?

a)

The scheme that uses different tones from the same angle on the color wheel. This color scheme is guaranteed to suit each other because they all come from the same family.

b)

Colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel make up this color scheme. Their high contrast creates a vibrant look especially when used at full saturation.

c)

This scheme involves three colors that are positioned next to each other on the color wheel.

d)

This color scheme is one where a primary color is used with the two analogous colors to its complement.

20.

What is a complementary color scheme?

a)

The scheme that uses different tones from the same angle on the color wheel. This color scheme is guaranteed to suit each other because they all come from the same family.

b)

Colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel make up this color scheme. Their high contrast creates a vibrant look especially when used at full saturation.

c)

This scheme involves three colors that are positioned next to each other on the color wheel.

d)

This color scheme is one where a primary color is used with the two analogous colors to its complement.

21.

What is a split-complementary color scheme?

a)

The scheme that uses different tones from the same angle on the color wheel. This color scheme is guaranteed to suit each other because they all come from the same family.

b)

Colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel make up this color scheme. Their high contrast creates a vibrant look especially when used at full saturation.

c)

This scheme involves three colors that are positioned next to each other on the color wheel.

d)

This color scheme is one where a primary color is used with the two analogous colors to its complement.

22.

The art of arranging letters and text in a way that makes the copy legible, clear, and visually appealing to the reader is called

a)

readabilty

b)

legibility

c)

typography

d)

proximity

23.

The typeface category is the name of the font WITHOUT the little strokes attached to the main part of the letter.

a)

serif

b)

sans-serif

c)

script

d)

display

24.

The typeface category is the type that conveys formality and looks like handwriting.

a)

serif

b)

sans-serif

c)

script

d)

display

25.

The image is an example of which type of font?

a)

serif

b)

san serif

c)

display

d)

script

26.

The image is an example of which type of font?

a)

serif

b)

san serif

c)

display

d)

script

27.

What is the limit to the number of different fonts you should use in a design?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

28.

A minute area of illumination on a display screen, one of many from which an image is composed is called

a)

pixels

b)

dimensions

c)

resolutions

29.

A measurable extent of some kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height is called

a)

pixels

b)

dimensions

c)

resolutions

30.

The detail an image holds is called

a)

pixels

b)

dimensions

c)

resolution