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Graphic Design Semester Exam Review

Total questions: 54

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the best definition of graphic design?

a)

The visual art of communicating

b)

The process of designing buildings and structures

c)

The study of past events, particularly in human affairs

d)

The practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for growing crops

2.

Which of the following is a true analogy about the elements of art and principles of design?

a)

Elements of art are like the ingredients, while principles of design are like the recipe.

b)

Elements of art are like a recipe, while principles of design are like the ingredients.

3.

What are the 7 elements of art?

a)

Line, Shape, Form, Space, Color, Value, Texture

b)

Line, Shape, Form, Space, Color, Value, Pattern

c)

Line, Shape, Form, Space, Color, Value, Balance

d)

Line, Shape, Form, Space, Color, Value, Contrast

4.

What are the 7 principles of design that we've studied in class?

a)

Contrast, Repetition, Alignment, Proportion, Hierarchy, Emphasis, Balance

b)

Harmony, Proportion, Scale, Variety, Space, Texture, Form

c)

Alignment, Repetition, Proximity, White Space, Typography, Color, Grid

d)

Symmetry, Asymmetry, Radial, Proportion, Scale, Texture, Form

5.

Which element refers to 2d objects?

a)

texture

b)

shape

c)

form

d)

value

6.

Which element refers to 3d objects?

a)

texture

b)

shape

c)

form

d)

value

7.

Hue refers to:

a)

The brightness of a color

b)

The saturation of a color

c)

The shade of a color

d)

The color itself

8.

If you want a word to stand out in a design, which principle of design would you apply?

a)

Emphasis

b)

Repetition

c)

Proximity

9.

If all the objects were lined up at the top of a design, which type of design principle was applied?

a)

Alignment

b)

Contrast

c)

Repetition

d)

Proximity

10.

What is Gestalt theory?

a)

A theory about how the whole is perceived as more than the sum of its parts.

b)

A theory about the evolution of species

c)

A mathematical theory about numbers

d)

A theory about the structure of atoms

11.

What are three types of balance?

a)

Symmetrical, Asymmetrical, Radial

b)

Static, Dynamic, and Asymmetrical

12.

What is hierarchy?

a)

It defines the importance and sequence of elements within a composition.

b)

It states that an organized whole that is perceived as more than the sum of its parts..

13.

Raster images are made of:

a)

Pixels

b)

Vectors

c)

Paths

d)

Layers

14.

If you were taking a photo with a digital camera, which resolution would capture more details?

a)

Low resolution (smaller numbers)

b)

Medium resolution

c)

High resolution (bigger numbers)

15.

Which print resolution is best for print documents?

a)

72 DPI

b)

150 DPI

c)

300 DPI

16.

What happens to a raster image when it is resized to larger than its original size?

a)

The image becomes clearer and more detailed.

b)

The image remains the same in quality.

c)

The image becomes pixelated and loses quality.

d)

The image automatically adjusts to maintain quality.

17.

Why do raster images take up a lot of digital storage space?

a)

Because they are made up of pixels, each storing color information.

b)

Because they are vector-based and require complex calculations.

c)

Because they are compressed using lossless algorithms.

d)

Because they use a limited color palette.

18.

What is display resolution?

a)

The number of distinct pixels in each dimension that can be displayed

b)

The size of the display screen

c)

The refresh rate of the display

d)

The color depth of the display

19.

Which are commonly used raster file types?

a)

JPEG

b)

PNG

c)

GIF

d)

AI

20.

Which of the following are vector file types?

a)

JPEG

b)

AI

c)

SVG

d)

GIF

21.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a vector image?

a)

Made up of lines and shapes using mathematical equations

b)

typically take up less storage space compared to raster images

c)

scalable

d)

Limited scalability

22.

Can vector files be created and edited in raster image apps in the same exact way?

a)

Yes

b)

No

23.

Adobe Illustrator is used to create what type of graphic?

a)

Raster graphics

b)

Vector graphics

c)

3D graphics

d)

Bitmap graphics

24.

What is a workspace in Illustrator?

a)

A tool for drawing shapes

b)

A set of panels and menus

c)

A color palette

d)

A file format

25.

To create a new document or save your work in Adobe Illustrator, which menu would you select?

a)

File

b)

Edit

c)

View

d)

Window

26.

To change workspaces or show/hide panels, which menu should you click on?

a)

File menu

b)

Edit menu

c)

Window menu

d)

Help menu

27.

What file type should you save your work in progress in Adobe Illustrator if you want to continue editing it later?

a)

JPEG

b)

PNG

c)

AI

28.

Where can the shape tools, like the rectangle tool and ellipse tool, be found in Illustrator?

a)

In the Toolbar

b)

Layers panel

c)

Properties panel

d)

Color panel

29.

What is the difference between the selection tool and the direct selection tool?

a)

The selection tool selects entire objects, while the direct selection tool selects individual points or paths within objects.

b)

The selection tool is used for creating objects, while the direct selection tool is used for deleting objects.

30.

What is the difference between the stroke color and fill color in Illustrator?

a)

Stroke color is the color of the outline, while fill color is the color inside the shape.

b)

Stroke color is the color inside the shape, while fill color is the color of the outline.

c)

Stroke color and fill color are the same in Illustrator.

d)

Stroke color is used for text, while fill color is used for shapes.

31.

You change the fill and stroke of an object in the toolbar, but where else can you change it?

a)

In the properties panel

b)

In the layers panel

c)

In the history panel

d)

In the export settings

32.

What is a typography?

a)

The art and technique of arranging type

b)

A type of photography

c)

A style of painting

d)

A form of sculpture

33.

What is a serif font?

a)

A type of font style with corners at the ends of the letters

b)

A type of font style with NO corners at the ends of the letters

34.

What does a sans serif font look like?

a)

A font with decorative strokes

b)

A font without decorative strokes

c)

A font with cursive letters

d)

A font with bold letters

35.

Which font is better for digital apps and websites?

a)

Serif

b)

Sans Serif

36.

Kerning refers to:

a)


The spacing between two letters

b)


The spacing between all letters

c)


The spacing between lines of text

37.

Leading refers to:

a)

The spacing between two letters

b)

The spacing of lines in a paragraph

c)

The spacing between all letters

38.

Leading refers to:

a)

The spacing between two letters

b)

The spacing of lines in a paragraph

c)

The spacing between all letters

39.

Which unit of measurement are used with fonts?

a)
points (pts)
b)

inches (in)

40.

Which tool allows you to type on the outline of a shape?

a)
Type on a Path tool
b)

Type tool

c)

Vertical type tool

41.

When you create a path in Illustrator, how many anchor points are made?

a)
At least one at the beginning and one at the end.
b)

One

c)

None

42.

What happens if you click and drag with the pen tool?

a)
It creates a curved path.
b)

It creates a straight path.

43.

What happens if you click and don't drag with the pen tool?

a)
It creates a straight path.
b)

It creates a curved path.

44.

Which tool allows you to convert a curved anchor point into a corner anchor point (and vice versa)?

a)
convert anchor point tool
b)

add anchor point tool

c)

delete anchor point tool

45.

When is the best time to draw with the Pencil tool?

a)
When you want a hand-drawn look
b)

Never!

46.

If you want to erase an entire object in Adobe Illustrator, which is the best method?

a)
select the object then hit the delete key
b)

select every single anchor point, one at a time, then delete

c)

cry a little and start completely over

47.

What is the marketing practice of actively shaping your brand to create a cohesive look?

a)
branding
b)

napping

48.

Which of the following clearly outlines the goals and boundaries of a project?

a)
project scope
b)

project creep

c)

budget

49.

In project management, which of the following options accurately describes scope creep?

a)

unauthorized changes to a project plan

b)

when someone is standing over your shoulder... watching

c)

everything going perfectly as planned

50.

What is the name of the industry-based certification (IBC) we will be preparing for in this course?

a)

Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator

b)

Print & Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign

c)

Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop

51.

Some tools in the toolbar have a small white triangle that indicates there are multiple tools in that group. What can you do to look at all the tools in the group? (multiple answers)

a)

left-click and hold down on the tool

b)

right-click on the tool

c)

stare at it

52.

If you want to remove the stroke color of an object, you will need to click on the None icon. What does the None icon look like?

a)

white box with red diagonal stripe

b)

black box with red diagonal stripe

c)

red box

53.

What kind of reaction do you want from people who see your branding?

a)

emotional

b)

negative

c)

crying, weeping, sobbing

54.

What are the stylistic elements of your branding, including your color palette, fonts, and an outline of your brand voice, referred to?

a)

brand guidelines

b)

mission statement

c)

style selection

d)

logo