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Graphic Design Semester Exam

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How are color wheels used in graphic design?

a)

organizing black and white patterns

b)

building color schemes

c)

finding complementary colors

d)

visualizing color relationships

2.

Which of the following are steps in the process of critiquing a work of art?

a)

Description

b)

Analysis

c)

Interpretation

d)

Judgement

3.

What are some benefits of using symmetry and balance in art?

a)

Can be expressed in many ways

b)

Helps the eye flow over the design

c)

Creates feelings of harmony and purpose

d)

Must be used in all styles of art

4.

What are some benefits of using patterns in your designs?

a)

Adds organization and structure to your designs

b)

Appeals to the human attraction to patterns

c)

Provides enrichment and interest

d)

Must be used in all styles of art

5.

Which of the following are common types of patterns in graphic design? (Choose all that apply)

a)

Half-drop pattern

b)

Planned pattern

c)

Radial pattern

d)

Migratory pattern

6.

A pattern where each row is offset from the previous row is called a _________

a)

Half-drop pattern

b)

Mirror pattern

c)

Tessellation pattern

d)

Radial pattern

7.

A pattern that is organized and repeats in a predictable way is called a _________.

a)

Planned pattern

b)

Random pattern

c)

Organic pattern

d)

Irregular pattern

8.

A pattern that radiates out from a central point is called a _________.

a)

Radial pattern

b)

Linear pattern

c)

Grid pattern

d)

Spiral pattern

9.

A pattern that appears to move or migrate is called a _________

a)

Migratory pattern

b)

Static pattern

c)

Random pattern

d)

Repeating pattern

10.

How does setting limitations for a complex design (like a book cover) help the design process?

a)

Reduces the distraction of too many design possibilities

b)

Creates designs that are cheaper to print and produce

c)

Help you focus on the main elements of the book

d)

Creates a fun challenge that pushes you to be more resourceful

11.

Which element of art is used to define the hands on the grocery bag in the logo below?

a)

variation

b)

space

c)

texture

d)

form

12.

As the color temperature of an image or hue gets cooler, it becomes more _________

a)

bluish

b)

reddish

c)

yellowish

d)

greenish

13.

What is the term for the concepts, ideas, and emotions different colors represent throughout cultures worldwide?

a)

color sensibility

b)

color symbolism

c)

complementary colors

d)

color code

14.

What is the term for a single point of light on a digital screen that makes up an image?

a)

layer

b)

resolution

c)

raster

d)

pixel

15.

What property is being adjusted in this clip?

a)

hue

b)

saturation

c)

brightness

d)

contrast

16.

What is it called when a digital artist combines elements from two or more photos together to make a unified final scene?

a)

compositing

b)

rendering

c)

sketching

d)

vectorizing

17.

What is a raster image?

a)

A file made with a vector program.

b)

a digital image composed of a rectangular grid of individual pixels, each with color and brightness information

c)

A file made with Gimp.

d)

A .png file only.

18.

What is a photorealistic image?

a)

A photorealistic image is an image that is created to look as realistic and true to life as possible, often indistinguishable from a real photograph.

b)

A photorealistic image is a cartoon-style drawing with exaggerated features.

c)

A photorealistic image is a simple line drawing with no shading or detail.

d)

A photorealistic image is an abstract painting with bright colors and random shapes.

19.

What is a retouched image?

a)

A retouched image is an image that has been digitally altered or improved, often to remove imperfections or enhance certain features.

b)

A retouched image is an image that has been printed using traditional film methods without any changes.

c)

A retouched image is an image that is always black and white and never colored.

d)

A retouched image is an image that is only used for scientific research and not for public viewing.

20.

What is a composite image?

a)

A .jpg file only.

b)

A piece of art made with clay

c)

a single digital image created by combining elements from two or more separate images

21.

This image is an example of Art Nouveau.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

What is the purpose of formally critiquing a work of art?

a)

to make the artist feel rewarded or punished based on the quality of their work

b)

To evaluate how successfully it was able to convey its meaning and message to the audience

c)

To establish whether it is important to the wider world of art, or if it should be dismissed

d)

To give artists a chance to defend their work and explain its meaning in their own words

23.

True or false: the following image uses sequential images to create the sense of motion.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Generally speaking, a serif font is better for the printed page, while a sans serif font works best on a digital screen.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Grid systems are only for laying out the most complex and detailed designs, and are rarely used by most graphic designers.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Heraldry (coats of arms) and vexillology (flag design) are closely related.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

What is the term for the element in a coat of arms where the slogan or guiding belief goes?

a)

Crest

b)

Motto

c)

Shield

d)

Supporter

28.

What is the meaning of the term 'Charge ordinary' as used in heraldry?

a)

A basic symbol or emblem placed on a shield in heraldry.

b)

A ceremonial sword used in knightings.

c)

A type of medieval armor worn by nobles.

d)

A traditional battle cry in tournaments.

29.

What does 'Fess' refer to in the context of a coat of arms?

a)

A horizontal band across the center of a shield.

b)

A vertical stripe on the left side of a shield.

c)

A diagonal line from top left to bottom right of a shield.

d)

A small symbol placed in the upper right corner of a shield.

30.

In heraldry, what is the 'Field'?

a)

The background surface of the shield.

b)

The crest above the helmet.

c)

The border around the shield.

d)

The animal depicted on the shield.

31.

What is the 'Motto' shown on the coat of arms in the image?

a)

Together We Aspire, Together We Achieve

b)

Unity is Strength

c)

Forward Ever, Backward Never

d)

Strength Through Diversity

32.

Packaging design is an important factor in customer buying habits, and relies heavily on color psychology and principles of art to be effective.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Which of the following best describes what this product packaging is communicating?

a)

 Decadent, gourmet indulgence

b)

Sweet, sugary treat

c)

Healthy, organic vegetables

d)

Salty, satisfying snack

34.

Look at the image of the potato chips. Which of the following best describes this product?

a)

Decadent, gourmet indulgence

b)

Sweet, sugary treat

c)

Healthy, organic vegetables

d)

Salty, satisfying snack

35.

This book cover does a good job of breaking conventions and grabbing reader interest in this horror story.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Look at the book cover image titled 'The Final Curse By E.G. Bloom'. Is this a real book cover?

a)

True

b)

False

37.

What part of the logo design process is shown here?

a)

Sketching ideas

b)

Finalizing the logo

c)

Choosing colors

d)

Presenting to client

38.

What is the focal point of the following business card?

a)

The white space around all elements

b)

The subtitle, "lorem ipsum"

c)

The company name

d)

The purple ribbon element

39.

What is the term for a marketing strategy that takes a concept and uses it in broadcast, print, online, and more spaces to reach as many people as possible?

a)

Branding Guide

b)

Focal point

c)

Variation page

d)

Advertising campaign

40.

A font face that looks like handwriting is called ________.

a)

script

b)

serif

c)

monospace

d)

sans-serif

41.

A font face that has little flourishes at the ends of strokes is called ________.

a)

serif

b)

sans-serif

c)

monospace

d)

script

42.

A font face that doesn't have little flourishes at the end of the strokes is called ________.

a)

sans serif

b)

serif

c)

script

d)

monospace