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Graphic Design TSA BIG 1

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 55mins

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1.

What is the size of an A3 paper?

a)

11.7" x 16.5"

b)

8.3" x 11.7"

c)

8.5" x 11"

d)

9" x 12"

2.

Which type of fold involves bending each fold in a different direction?

a)

Accordion fold

b)

Tri-fold

c)

Gate fold

d)

Z-fold

3.

What is additive color?

a)

Colors used in traditional painting

b)

Colors seen in screen-based media

c)

Colors created by mixing pigments

d)

Colors found in black and white photography

4.

What are adjustment layers?

a)

Layers used for organizing files

b)

Layers that cannot be edited in Photoshop

c)

Layers used for resizing images

d)

Non-destructive editing tools in Photoshop for adjusting lighting and color in an image

5.

What does alignment refer to in design?

a)

The arrangement of text and objects on a website

b)

The arrangement of graphics and text in relation to each other or to the edges of the design

c)

The process of adjusting image resolution

d)

The process of choosing font styles and sizes

6.

What are analogous colors?

a)

Colors opposite to each other on the color wheel

b)

Colors grouped together on the color wheel

c)

Colors that create a sense of depth in a painting

d)

Colors used in black and white photography

7.

How would you define art?

a)

The use of pencil and paper to create drawings

b)

The study of different painting techniques

c)

The expression of what is beautiful or appealing according to aesthetic principles

d)

The use of digital tools to create visual designs

8.

What is the purpose of the aperture in a camera lens?

a)

To adjust the brightness of the image

b)

To control the depth of field

c)

To change the focal length of the lens

d)

To stabilize the camera while taking photos

9.

What defines an art movement?

a)

A specific style of art that changes over time

b)

The use of different art materials and techniques

c)

The study of famous artists throughout history

d)

The process of creating three-dimensional sculptures

10.

What is an ascender in typography?

a)

The stem of lowercase letters that extends below the baseline

b)

The stem of lowercase letters that ascends above the x-height

c)

The space between lines of text

d)

The decorative elements added to letters for calligraphy

11.

How would you describe an asymmetrical design?

a)

Identical on both sides of a central line

b)

Balanced on both sides of a central point

c)

Not identical on both sides of a central line

d)

Composed of symmetrical shapes and patterns

12.

What is the background in a design?

a)

The main subject of the artwork

b)

The part of the page or image that is in the front

c)

The part of a page or image that is in the back

d)

The area surrounding the artwork

13.

What does it mean for an image to be backlit?

a)

Illuminated from behind

b)

Illuminated from the front

c)

Illuminated from both sides

d)

Without any light source

14.

How would you define balance in design?

a)

The physical weight of the art materials used

b)

The distribution of light and dark in a composition

c)

The relationship of objects' visual weight within a composition

d)

The arrangement of colors in a painting

15.

What does the baseline represent in typography?

a)

The imaginary line where characters in a typeface rest

b)

The line separating the header from the body copy

c)

The line used for aligning text with images

d)

The line marking the bottom of the page

16.

What does it mean for a document to have a bleed?

a)

The document contains text written in various languages

b)

The document has graphics or images that extend to the edge

c)

The document has a margin around the content

d)

The document includes footnotes at the bottom

17.

What does BMP stand for in graphics file formats?

a)

Bitmapped Media Picture

b)

Bitmap Master Presentation

c)

Basic Metadata Processor

d)

Bitmap Image file format

18.

What is body copy in printed materials?

a)

The title or headline of the printed material

b)

The main part of any printed material

c)

The contact information of the designer

d)

The credits and acknowledgments section

19.

What is the border of a page?

a)

The space between the text and the edge of the page

b)

The line indicating the fold in a folded document

c)

The edge of a page that forms the outer boundary

d)

The line separating the header from the body copy

20.

Which paper is the most versatile and common size?

a)

A3

b)

A4

c)

A5

d)

Letter size

21.

What is brainstorming?

a)

The process of gathering a list of ideas spontaneously

b)

The act of creating a brand identity

c)

The use of business cards to promote a business

d)

The exclusive right to a publication

22.

Which of the following is a part of brand identity?

a)

Camera RAW

b)

Cap height

c)

Copyright

d)

Logo, typeface, and color

23.

What is the purpose of a business card?

a)

Promoting employees and their business

b)

Storing data on remote servers

c)

Printing process for color images

d)

Measurable business goals

24.

What does the term "CMYK" stand for?

a)

The element of art produced by light reflection

b)

A storage method where data is stored on remote servers

c)

The arrangement of subjects and components in a work of art

d)

Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key (Black)

25.

What does the term "counter" refer to in typography?

a)

The height of a capital letter in a typeface

b)

The part of a letter that is fully or partially closed

c)

The study of hues as it relates to human behavior

d)

Pairing of colors that are opposites on the color wheel

26.

What is the purpose of the Creative Commons license?

a)

Enabling the free distribution of copyrighted work

b)

Creating differentiation of elements within a composition

c)

Carefully considering and being helpful in design

d)

Collecting a list of ideas spontaneously

27.

What is cardstock commonly used for?

a)

Subtractive color process in printing

b)

Creating contrasts between elements in a design

c)

Pairing complementary colors together

d)

Documents requiring durability

28.

What is cloud-based storage (CBS)?

a)

A storage method where data is stored on remote servers

b)

The height of a capital letter in a typeface

c)

The exclusive right to a publication

d)

The study of hues as it relates to human behavior

29.

What is color psychology?

a)

The element of art produced by light reflection

b)

The practice of engaging content influencers

c)

The act of creating a brand identity

d)

The study of hues as it relates to human behavior

30.

What is a column in design?

a)

The part of a letter that is fully or partially closed

b)

A vertical space where content is placed

c)

The arrangement of subjects and components in a work of art

d)

Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black)

31.

What does the term "commercial" pertain to?

a)

Selling or marketing

b)

The act of creating a brand identity

c)

The element of art produced by light reflection

d)

Enabling the free distribution of copyrighted work

32.

What is a complementary color scheme?

a)

Creating differences between color, value, texture, etc.

b)

Pairing of colors that are opposites on the color wheel

c)

The arrangement of subjects and components in a work of art

d)

The study of hues as it relates to human behavior

33.

How would you define composition in art?

a)

A card used by employees of a business to promote themselves

b)

Carefully considered and meant to be helpful

c)

Strong, sturdy, heavier paper typically used for documents

d)

The arrangement of subjects and components in a work of art

34.

What does the term "constructive" mean?

a)

The part of a letter that is fully or partially closed

b)

The exclusive right to a publication

c)

Creating differentiation of elements within a composition

d)

Carefully considered and meant to be helpful

35.

What are content influencers?

a)

Creating contrasts between elements in a design

b)

The study of hues as it relates to human behavior

c)

Pairing complementary colors together

d)

Engaging internal and industry experts to help achieve business goals

36.

What is contrast in design?

a)

The act of creating a brand identity

b)

Subtractive color process in printing

c)

Differentiation of elements within a composition

d)

Pairing of colors that are opposites on the color wheel

37.

What are cool colors?

a)

The study of hues as it relates to human behavior

b)

Colors that represent coolness

c)

The exclusive right to a publication

d)

Carefully considered and meant to be helpful

38.

What is the purpose of color in design?

a)

Creating differentiation of elements within a composition

b)

Printing process for color images

c)

The element of art produced by light reflection

d)

The exclusive right to a publication

39.

What does the term "brand identity" encompass?

a)

The part of a letter that is fully or partially closed

b)

Storing data on remote servers

c)

The arrangement of subjects and components in a work of art

d)

Logo, typeface, color, package design, and more

40.

What does the term "cardstock" refer to?

a)

The element of art produced by light reflection

b)

The act of creating a brand identity

c)

Strong, sturdy, heavier paper typically used for durability

d)

Creating contrasts between elements in a design

41.

What is a creative brief/design brief?

a)

A type of font used in graphic design.

b)

A document provided by a client or created with a client that provides information and direction for an advertisement, graphic, or ad campaign.

c)

A technique used to create tension and movement in a design.

d)

The form and structure of a work.

42.

What does the term "crossbar" refer to?

a)

The horizontal bar connecting stems.

b)

The part of a lowercase letter that dips below the baseline.

c)

A technique used to analyze and organize a body of work.

d)

The distance between the nearest and farthest objects in an image.

43.

What does it mean to "curate"?

a)

To select and organize a body of work.

b)

To apply toner onto paper using electrostatic rollers.

c)

To combine a digital image sensor with single lens reflex optics.

d)

To analyze and present a body of work.

44.

What is the definition of "depth of field"?

a)

The horizontal bar connecting stems.

b)

The distance between the nearest and farthest objects in an image.

c)

The part of a lowercase letter that dips below the baseline.

d)

The form and structure of a work.

45.

What is a "descender"?

a)

A technique used to create tension and movement in a design.

b)

The horizontal bar connecting stems.

c)

The distance between the nearest and farthest objects in an image.

d)

The part of a lowercase letter that dips below the baseline.

46.

How would you define "design"?

a)

A document provided by a client or created with a client that provides information and direction for an advertisement, graphic, or ad campaign.

b)

The foundational components of a work of art or design.

c)

The form and structure of a work.

d)

A technique used to analyze and organize a body of work.

47.

What is a "design brief"?

a)

A document of information gathered from or provided by a client that tells the designer the goals of the project, assets to be created, and specific criteria for effective completion of the project.

b)

The part of a lowercase letter that dips below the baseline.

c)

A type of font used in graphic design.

d)

A technique used to create tension and movement in a design.

48.

How are diagonals used in design?

a)

To apply toner onto paper using electrostatic rollers.

b)

To select and organize a body of work.

c)

To create tension and movement in the work.

d)

The distance between the nearest and farthest objects in an image.

49.

What does "fair use" refer to?

a)

A technique used to analyze and organize a body of work.

b)

Allows a small portion of copyrighted material to be used without permission.

c)

The foundational components of a work of art or design.

d)

A type of font used in graphic design.

50.

What is the characteristic of digital printing?

a)

The part of a lowercase letter that dips below the baseline.

b)

Best for short run printing using electrostatic rollers.

c)

Dots per inch.

d)

A type of camera that combines a digital image sensor with single lens reflex optics.

51.

What are display typefaces best used for?

a)

To select and organize a body of work.

b)

To create tension and movement in the work.

c)

A type of font used for large titles.

d)

A technique used to apply toner onto paper.

52.

What does DPI stand for?

a)

Dots per inch.

b)

The foundational components of a work of art or design.

c)

A document of information gathered from or provided by a client that tells the designer the goals of the project.

d)

Encapsulated Postscript.

53.

What is a DSLR camera?

a)

A type of camera that combines a digital image sensor with single lens reflex optics.

b)

The form and structure of a work.

c)

The horizontal bar connecting stems.

d)

The distance between the nearest and farthest objects in an image.

54.

What are the elements of art?

a)

Line, shape, form, texture, pattern, color, space, value, and size.

b)

A type of font used in graphic design.

c)

A technique used to create tension and movement in a design.

d)

The foundational components of a work of art or design.

55.

What are the elements of art and design collectively known as?

a)

The horizontal bar connecting stems.

b)

Encapsulated Postscript.

c)

The foundational components of a work of art or design.

d)

Line, shape, form, texture, pattern, color, space, value, and size.

56.

What is the definition of "emerging technologies"?

a)

Continue development of technology in areas such as media, business, science, and education.

b)

The distance between the nearest and farthest objects in an image.

c)

Dots per inch.

d)

Allows a small portion of copyrighted material to be used without permission.

57.

What does the term "emphasis" refer to in design?

a)

The part of a lowercase letter that dips below the baseline.

b)

To apply toner onto paper using electrostatic rollers.

c)

A technique used to create tension and movement in a design.

d)

The amount of importance given to visual elements.

58.

What is the definition of an "employer"?

a)

A type of camera that combines a digital image sensor with single lens reflex optics.

b)

A person, business, or organization that hires and pays one or more workers.

c)

A document of information gathered from or provided by a client that tells the designer the goals of the project.

d)

The foundational components of a work of art or design.

59.

What does EPS stand for?

a)

Encapsulated Postscript.

b)

The horizontal bar connecting stems.

c)

The distance between the nearest and farthest objects in an image.

d)

A technique used to analyze and organize a body of work.

60.

How would you define "experience"?

a)

Active involvement in an activity or exposure to events or people over a period of time that leads to an increase in knowledge or skill.

b)

The form and structure of a work.

c)

A technique used to create tension and movement in a design.

d)

To apply toner onto paper using electrostatic rollers.

61.

Which term refers to comments about and reactions to something, intended to provide useful information for future decisions and development?

a)

Figure-ground relationship

b)

Feedback

c)

File management

d)

Hex color

62.

What is the purpose of a focus group?

a)

To fill the frame with your subject

b)

To provide opinions and feedback regarding a particular product or concept

c)

To organize and store digital documents

d)

To find contrast between the background and the foreground/subject

63.

Which term refers to the system of organizing and storing digital documents?

a)

Glossy

b)

Form

c)

File management

d)

Gravure

64.

What does the term "fill the frame" mean in photography?

a)

Using windows, doors, and other objects to frame your subject

b)

Finding contrast between the background and the foreground/subject

c)

Filling the entire frame with your subject

d)

Using colors composed of varying shades of gray

65.

Flexography is a printing technique primarily used for:

a)

Printing on non-porous substrates such as plastic and metallic films

b)

Creating high clarity images on glossy paper

c)

Printing images with varying shades of gray

d)

Applying an image to a printing substrate using a metal plate

66.

Which term refers to different weights and appearances of a specific font family?

a)

Font style

b)

Grayscale

c)

Grid

d)

Hangline

67.

What is a footnote?

4 lines
68.

Graphic design is a form of visual communication that combines:

a)

Images, words, and ideas to convey information and a message

b)

Templates used in graphic design to aid in layout and organization

c)

Horizontal lines from which text and graphics are hung

d)

The visual shape or configuration of an object

69.

Gravure is a printing process that involves:

a)

Applying an image to a printing substrate using a metal plate

b)

Folding a paper in half

c)

Measuring the space between columns

d)

Creating images with varying shades of gray

70.

Which term refers to the visual shape or configuration of an object?

a)

Aspect ratio

b)

Framing

c)

Gravure

d)

Form

71.

The figure/ground relationship in visual design involves:

a)

Using thin, light, regular, bold, condensed, and italic font styles

b)

Finding contrast between the background and the foreground/subject

c)

Assembling a group of people to provide opinions and feedback

d)

Specifying colors according to the intensity of their red, green, and blue components

72.

What does the term "hex color" refer to?

a)

A system of organizing and storing digital documents

b)

Color specified according to the intensity of its components

c)

Paper with a shiny surface used for printing photographic pieces

d)

Visual communication that combines images, words, and ideas

73.

Grayscale images are composed of varying shades of:

a)

Red

b)

Green

c)

Gray

d)

White

74.

What is the purpose of a grid in graphic design?

a)

To find contrast between the background and the foreground/subject

b)

To aid in layout and organization of information and graphics

c)

To apply an image to a printing substrate using a metal plate

d)

To specify colors according to the intensity of their components

75.

What is the measured space between columns called?

a)

Hex color

b)

Gutter

c)

Heading caption

d)

Glossy

76.

Folding a paper in half is known as:

a)

Fill the frame

b)

Hangline

c)

Half fold

d)

Glossy printing

77.

Hanglines are used in graphic design to:

a)

Fill the frame with the subject

b)

Find contrast between the background and the foreground/subject

c)

Organize and store digital documents

d)

Hang text and graphics in a grid layout

78.

Which term refers to a title that gives more information underneath it?

a)

Caption

b)

Feedback

c)

Font style

d)

Heading caption

79.

What is the technical term for paper with a shiny surface used for printing photographic pieces?

a)

Glossy

b)

Gravure

c)

Hex color

d)

Gutter

80.

What does the term "half fold" mean?

a)

Applying an image to a printing substrate using a metal plate

b)

Folding a paper in half

c)

Finding contrast between the background and the foreground/subject

d)

Filling the entire frame with the subject

81.

What does the term "hierarchy" refer to in design?

a)

The use of contrast in size and color

b)

The arrangement of elements to imply importance

c)

The utilization of placement to convey meaning

d)

All of the above

82.

Which photography technique gives the viewer a god-like perspective?

a)

Low angle (Worm's eye view)

b)

High angle (Bird's eye view)

c)

Side angle (Profile view)

d)

Front angle (Face-on view)

83.

What does the term "hue" mean?

a)

The intensity of a color

b)

The shade of a color

c)

The name of a color

d)

The brightness of a color

84.

What are the dimensions of standard US Letter size paper?

a)

8.5 inches by 11.0 inches

b)

8.0 inches by 10.0 inches

c)

9.0 inches by 12.0 inches

d)

7.5 inches by 11.5 inches

85.

What is the purpose of a lighting stand?

a)

To hold a camera during photography

b)

To support a light for proper illumination

c)

To stabilize a tripod for long exposures

d)

To attach accessories to a camera lens

86.

What does the Lab color space represent?

a)

Lightness, red-green value, blue-yellow value

b)

Hue, saturation, brightness

c)

Cyan, magenta, yellow, black

d)

Red, green, blue

87.

Which tool in Adobe software allows for freehand selections?

a)

Lasso tool

b)

Brush tool

c)

Pen tool

d)

Eraser tool

88.

What does a layer mask do in image editing?

a)

Deletes a layer from the composition

b)

Adjusts the brightness and contrast of a layer

c)

Modifies the transparency of a layer selectively

d)

Applies special effects to a layer

89.

What is the purpose of the Layers panel in Adobe software?

a)

To organize elements of a design

b)

To adjust color settings

c)

To apply filters and effects

d)

To manage fonts and typography

90.

What does "leading" refer to in typography?

a)

The space between words

b)

The space between lines of text

c)

The alignment of text within a paragraph

d)

The size and style of a typeface

91.

How can leading lines be used in design?

a)

To create a sense of balance and harmony

b)

To lead the viewer's eye through the composition

c)

To convey a specific mood or emotion

d)

To emphasize the focal point of the artwork

92.

What are the dimensions of Legal size paper?

a)

8.5 inches by 11.0 inches

b)

8.5 inches by 14.0 inches

c)

9.0 inches by 12.0 inches

d)

7.5 inches by 13.5 inches

93.

What does a lens hood do?

4 lines
94.

What is the purpose of a letterhead?

a)

To provide a corporate logo for documents

b)

To add decorative elements to the page

c)

To contain corporate name and contact information

d)

To ensure proper formatting in letters

95.

What does the term "kerning" refer to in typography?

a)

The arrangement of pages in pre-press printing

b)

The space between individual characters

c)

The alignment of text within a paragraph

d)

The size and style of a typeface

96.

What file format is commonly used for compressing image files?

a)

TIFF (Tagged Image File Format)

b)

PNG (Portable Network Graphics)

c)

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)

d)

GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)

97.

What digital drawing program uses vector graphics?

a)

Photoshop

b)

Illustrator

c)

InDesign

d)

CorelDRAW

98.

What is the purpose of imposition in the printing process?

a)

To adjust color settings for accurate printing

b)

To arrange pages on the printer's sheet for faster printing

c)

To add special effects to the printed materials

d)

To ensure proper alignment of text and images

99.

What term describes the unauthorized use of copyrighted material?

a)

Infringement

b)

Plagiarism

c)

Misappropriation

d)

Piracy

100.

What is the Internet?

a)

A global computer network for information exchange

b)

A local area network within an organization

c)

A collection of websites owned by a company

d)

A platform for social media interaction