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Elements & Principles of Design Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is the most basic element of design?

a)

Line

b)

Point

c)

Shape

d)

Texture

2.

A line that represents calm, peace, and relaxation is a:

a)

Diagonal line

b)

Vertical line

c)

Horizontal line

d)

Curved line

3.

Which type of line represents dignity, formality, and strength?

a)

Curved

b)

Vertical

c)

Diagonal

d)

Zigzag

4.

Curved lines are often used to represent:

a)

Tension and rigidity

b)

Speed and danger

c)

Freedom and softness

d)

Structure and order

5.

Which color group includes red, orange, and yellow?

a)

Cool colors

b)

Warm colors

c)

Neutral colors

d)

Complementary colors

6.

The quality of lightness or darkness of a color is called:

a)

Hue

b)

Saturation

c)

Value

d)

Tone

7.

The 2D area enclosed by lines or curves is known as:

a)

Shape

b)

Texture

c)

Value

d)

Space

8.

A 3D object created by adding depth to a shape is called:

a)

Space

b)

Form

c)

Texture

d)

Rhythm

9.

The surface look or feel of an object is referred to as:

a)

Texture

b)

Balance

c)

Shape

d)

Emphasis

10.

The lightness or darkness that helps create the illusion of 3D is called:

a)

Value

b)

Hue

c)

Tone

d)

Line

11.

The area between and around objects, or the feeling of depth, is called:

a)

Texture

b)

Space

c)

Form

d)

Proportion

12.

The even distribution of visual weight in a design is called:

a)

Balance

b)

Unity

c)

Rhythm

d)

Emphasis

13.

A design that has identical visual weight on both sides of a centerline shows:

a)

Asymmetrical balance

b)

Radial balance

c)

Symmetrical balance

d)

Random balance

14.

When elements are arranged unevenly but still appear balanced, it is:

a)

Symmetrical balance

b)

Asymmetrical balance

c)

Radial balance

d)

Formal balance

15.

A design arranged around a central point shows:

a)

Linear balance

b)

Random balance

c)

Radial balance

d)

Geometric balance

16.

The feature that draws the viewer’s attention first is called:

a)

Unity

b)

Contrast

c)

Focal Point

d)

Proportion

17.

The degree of difference between design elements is called:

a)

Unity

b)

Contrast

c)

Rhythm

d)

Balance

18.

The repeated use of lines, shapes, or colors to create movement is:

a)

Proportion

b)

Rhythm

c)

Balance

d)

Economy

19.

The relationship between the size of one element and another is:

a)

Unity

b)

Proportion

c)

Scale

d)

Balance

20.

Using the fewest necessary elements to achieve a strong design is called:

a)

Balance

b)

Emphasis

c)

Unity

d)

Economy