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WorksheetsIntroduction to Graphic Design II
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 40mins
Which of the following best defines graphic design?
Creation of motion graphics for video
Visual communication through images, typography, and layout
Coding of interactive web pages
Photography and image retouching
The principle of contrast in graphic design primarily helps to:
Increase file size
Create visual interest and guide the viewer’s eye
Maintain uniformity in all elements
Eliminate white space
Which element of design refers to the lightness or darkness of a colour?
Hue
Saturation
Value
Texture
In the design process, what comes immediately after research and discovery?
Final production
Feedback and revision
Concept development
Distribution
A vector graphic is characterised by:
Pixels that lose quality when scaled
Mathematical paths that remain sharp at any size
Limited colour reproduction
Raster-based layer effects
Which file format is most appropriate for preserving vector art with editable layers?
JPEG
PNG
AI
GIF
Effective use of white space can improve readability and focus in a design.
True
False
What is the primary purpose of creating thumbnail sketches?
To produce the final polished artwork
To explore multiple ideas quickly at a small scale
To test print colour accuracy
To finalise typography choices
When developing thumbnail sketches for a birthday card, you should:
Use full colour and detail
Focus on rapid iteration and variety of layouts
Ignore the client’s brief
Draw at full size only
Which brainstorming technique encourages building on others’ ideas?
Mind mapping
Brainwriting
Solo sketching
Random word association
A good thumbnail sketch set typically contains:
One highly detailed drawing
Multiple rough concepts showing different approaches
Only text annotations
Full-bleed colour spreads
Iteration in idea development means:
Copying other designers’ work
Refining and reworking concepts over several rounds
Skipping sketching and moving to digital
Using only typographic solutions
Thumbnail sketches must be done digitally to count as valid ideation.
True
False
Which tool is most useful for quick hand-drawn thumbnails?
Pen tablet with pressure sensitivity
Marker or pencil and paper
Vector-based drawing software
Raster photo editor
Which layout type arranges content symmetrically around a central axis?
Modular layout
Radial layout
Hierarchical layout
Free-form layout
A grid layout primarily helps to:
Randomise element placement
Ensure consistent alignment and spacing
Emphasise a single focal point only
Eliminate text hierarchy
Hierarchical layouts are used to:
Distribute elements equally with no emphasis
Guide the viewer through information in order of importance
Create circular patterns
Randomise the reading path
Modular layouts divide the page into:
Unequal hand-drawn sections
Uniform blocks or modules
Circular grids
Diagonal stripes
Free-form layouts are characterised by:
Strict column rules
Organic, asymmetrical arrangements
Evenly spaced modules
Perfect symmetry
The rule of thirds is a specific type of grid layout.
True
False
When combining multiple layouts in one design, you must ensure:
Complete randomness of elements
A coherent visual hierarchy and rhythm
Only one type of font is used
No white space is allowed
Which font classification is characterised by small decorative strokes at the ends of letters?
Sans serif
Display
Serif
Monospace
An analogous colour scheme uses:
Colours opposite each other on the colour wheel
Colours next to each other on the colour wheel
Three evenly spaced colours on the wheel
Shades of a single colour only
Kerning adjusts the space:
Between lines of text
Between individual letters
Around the entire text block
Between paragraphs
Contrast in typography helps to:
Make all text the same size
Distinguish headings from body copy
Remove hierarchy
Eliminate the need for white space
Warm colours (reds, oranges, yellows) tend to appear closer to the viewer.
True
False
Which tool in design software is used to create and save custom colour swatches?
Pen tool
Swatches panel
Layers panel
Brush panel
The purpose of an italic font in a greeting-card design is often to:
Decrease readability
Emphasise or convey elegance
Replace the need for colour
Reset paragraph styles
A wordmark logo consists of:
Abstract shape only
Stylised text of the company name
A pictorial symbol only
A three-dimensional rendering
Which principle is most critical for a logo’s versatility across applications?
Complexity
Scalability
Textured detail
Multiple gradients
A combination mark logo includes:
Only typography
Only a pictorial icon
Text and symbol together
Hand-drawn sketches only
A logo must always include colour to be effective.
True
False
The process of outlining a logo in black and white first is called:
Vectorization
Monochrome sketching
Colour blocking
Rasterizing
Which file format preserves transparency and is commonly used for logos?
JPEG
PNG
TIFF
BMP
The standard size for an A4 card is…
21cm x 29.7cm
29.7cm x 42cm
42 cm x 59.4cm
14.8cm x 21cm
Bleed in print design refers to..
Text wrapping around images
Extending artwork beyond the trim edge
Colour gradients only
In-text hyperlinks
Safe zone or margin ensures that important text or graphics are:
Placed at the very edge
Kept inside where they won’t be cut off
Centred in a circle
Always in black ink
Invitation cards and business cards should maintain consistent branding elements.
True
False
When exporting print-ready files, the recommended resolution for raster images is…
72 dpi
150 dpi
300 dpi
1200 dpi
Including a QR code on a business card primarily adds:..
Fancy decoration only
A direct link to digital content or contact details
Extra cost with no benefit
Mandatory compliance
