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Color Theory

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

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Class
Date
1.

Color theory is important for which of the following fields?

a)

Photography

b)

Cooking

c)

Architecture

d)

Music

2.

Fill in the blank: The basis of all color theory is ______.

a)

Light

b)

Darkness

c)

Contrast

d)

Hue

3.

According to the text, can beginners understand the basic concepts of color theory?

a)

Yes, it's complicated but beginners can understand

b)

No, it's too complex for beginners

c)

Only with advanced training

d)

Only if they are artists.

4.

The rays in the spectrum differ in _______ and frequency.

a)

length of waves

b)

sound

c)

heat

d)

light

5.

The electromagnetic spectrum includes both visible and _______ rays.

a)

invisible

b)

sound

c)

heat

d)

light

6.

In a rainbow, which color is found in the center?

a)

Red

b)

Green

c)

Blue

d)

Violet

7.

Which of the following is not a source of white light?

a)

The Sun

b)

Fire

c)

Water

d)

Electricity

8.

Why do colored objects look different under various light sources?

a)

Different light sources have the same mixture of colored rays.

b)

Different light sources have a slightly different mixture of colored rays.

c)

All light sources emit only white light.

d)

Light sources do not affect color perception.

9.

Light from a daylight fluorescent-tube lamp has more blue and ______ than red or violet rays.

a)

green

b)

yellow

c)

orange

d)

white

10.

Fill in the blank: The light that reaches our eyes is _______ back to our eyes.

a)

absorbed

b)

reflected

c)

emitted

d)

scattered

11.

What is necessary for us to see an object?

a)

The object must emit light

b)

Light must reflect off the object

c)

The object must be transparent

d)

The object must be opaque

12.

Fill in the blank: The brain translates wavelengths of light into ______ sensation.

a)

Sound

b)

Color

c)

Taste

d)

Smell

13.

What is the result when red, green, and blue light are added together in the additive system of color?

a)

Black

b)

White

c)

Cyan

d)

Yellow

14.

True or False: Both the subtractive and additive systems can create all colors of the spectrum.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

In the subtractive system, which color is NOT used as a primary?

a)

Magenta

b)

Cyan

c)

Yellow

d)

Blue

16.

Which term is the basic name of a color on the color wheel?

a)

hue

b)

intensity

c)

value

17.

What is the term for colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel?

a)

Analogous colors

b)

Complementary colors

c)

Monochromatic colors

d)

Triadic colors

18.

What does the term "analogous colors" refer to?

a)

Colors that are next to each other on the color wheel

b)

Colors that are directly opposite each other on the color wheel

c)

A single color in various shades

d)

A set of three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel

19.

What type of image is this?

a)

Monochromatic

b)

Polychromatic

20.
What type of colors are these?
a)
Cool
b)
Warm
c)
Neutral
21.
What relationship do these colors share?
a)
Complementary
b)
Analogous
c)
Triadic
22.

What type of image is this?

a)

Monochromatic

b)

Polychromatic

23.

YELLOW + RED =

what color do they make?

a)
b)
c)
d)
24.

BLUE + YELLOW =

what color do they make?

a)
b)
c)
d)
25.

RED + BLUE =

what color do they make?

a)
b)
c)
d)