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Design Basics Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 1hrs 18mins

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Class
Date
1.

Visual Hierarchy is used in design to:

a)

Make everything the same size

b)

Show the order of importance of elements

c)

Add more colors

d)

Fill up empty space

2.

Which element can be used to create visual hierarchy?

a)

Size

b)

Color

c)

Placement

d)

All of the above

3.

In color theory, colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel are called:

a)

Analogous

b)

Complementary

c)

Monochromatic

d)

Neutral

4.

Which of the following is an example of color psychology?

a)

Blue can feel calming or trustworthy

b)

Yellow and red are opposite on the color wheel

c)

Using only shades of green

d)

Adding black to make a color darker

5.

White space in design is:

a)

Space colored white only

b)

Empty or blank areas that help designs “breathe”

c)

Mistakes that need to be filled in

d)

The background color

6.

Typography is the art of:

a)

Mixing paints

b)

Choosing and arranging fonts and letters

c)

Taking photographs

d)

Using digital brushes

7.

A font with small “feet” or decorative lines at the ends of strokes is called:

a)

Sans Serif

b)

Script

c)

Serif

d)

Display

8.

In copyright law, fair use allows you to:

a)

Copy any work you like without permission

b)

Use copyrighted material under limited conditions like education, parody, or commentary

c)

Sell someone else’s work for profit

d)

Avoid citing sources

9.

White space is wasted space in design.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Using red can create feelings of energy, excitement, or urgency.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Complementary colors are next to each other on the color wheel.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

All fonts are equally easy to read.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Give one example of how a designer might use visual hierarchy in a poster.

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14.

Explain why color psychology is important when creating advertisements.

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15.

You want to use a picture from the internet in your school project. What steps should you take to make sure you respect copyright?

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16.

What catches the viewer's attention is...

a)

Movement

b)

Pattern

c)

Repetition

d)

Emphasis

17.

Which design principle is the subject of a photo or image?

a)

Focal point

b)

Space

c)

Rule of thirds

d)

Field of view

18.

How can typography affect the user's ability to navigate a website's hierarchy?

a)

By using a single font size, users can easily find what they are looking for.

b)

Varied typography can create a path for the user's eye to follow, making navigation intuitive.

c)

Typography has no effect on navigation.

d)

Using multiple typefaces can confuse users and should be avoided.

19.

What is the significance of layout in establishing design hierarchy?

a)

Layout has no impact on design hierarchy.

b)

A well-planned layout can guide the viewer’s eye through the content in a logical order.

c)

A random layout enhances creativity and hierarchy.

d)

All layouts convey the same hierarchy.

20.

In layout design, what does the term 'white space' refer to?

a)

A specific type of background color

b)

The empty space around and between elements in a design

c)

A minimalist style of design

d)

The margin around the text