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WorksheetsDigital Media 1 Review State Skills Test Comprehensive Review
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
Which of the following is an essential step in planning a document according to Standard 1?
Selecting the final fonts
Researching the audience and purpose
Writing the final code
Exporting the project
The process of generating initial ideas and concepts for a project is called:
Production
Brainstorming
Revision
Layout design
Which principle of design refers to the distribution of visual weight (e.g., symmetrical or asymmetrical)?
Contrast
Emphasis
Movement
Balance
The arrangement of elements to create a focal point, drawing the viewer's eye to a specific area, is known as:
Unity
Emphasis
Line
Texture
Which of the following is an element of design?
Balance
Unity
Movement
Shape
The relationship between the subject of an image and the area around it is often described using which element of design?
Color
Value
Space (Positive and Negative)
Texture
Symmetrical balance is also referred to as:
Informal balance
Dynamic balance
Formal balance
Radial balance
Creating rough, small-scale drawings of possible design layouts is known as:
Copyfitting
Creating thumbnail/sketches
Kerning
Transformation
Which design element refers to the lightness or darkness of a color?
Hue
Saturation
Value
Contrast
The ultimate goal of using planning, principles, and elements of design is to:
Use only bright colors
Avoid all feedback
Compose a project
Use only raster images
The color mode primarily used for designs intended for print publications is:
RGB
Grayscale
CMYK
HSL
The color mode primarily used for web-based graphics and screen display is:
RGB
CMYK
Pantone
Spot Color
Which color property refers to the pure state of a color (its name, like "red" or "blue")?
Saturation
Value
Tint
Hue
A monochromatic color scheme uses:
Colors opposite each other on the color wheel
Three colors equally spaced on the color wheel
Variations (tints and shades) of a single color
Colors adjacent to each other on the color wheel
A complementary color scheme uses:
Colors that are near each other on the color wheel
Colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel
Three colors that form a T-shape on the color wheel
Only black, white, and gray
The measure of how transparent or opaque a color or object is, is called:
Saturation
Gradient
Opacity
Tint
Adding white to a pure hue creates a:
Shade
Tint
Analogous color
Complementary color
Bit Depth affects the:
Transparency of a color
Availability of color
Size of the canvas
Alignment of text
Which category of colors is typically associated with feelings of warmth and energy?
Cool colors (e.g., blue, green)
Secondary colors
Warm colors (e.g., red, orange)
Triadic colors
Recognizing and applying symbolism/emotions in color is essential for:
Simplifying a design
Communicating a mood or message
Increasing file size
Limiting design choices
Typefaces that have the small lines or strokes (feet) attached to the end of the letter strokes are classified as:
Sans-serif
Script
Decorative
Serif
Typefaces that do not have the small lines or strokes attached to the end of the letter strokes are classified as:
Serif
Decorative
Sans-serif
Script
The three basic categories of type styles are:
Thin, Medium, Heavy
Normal, Bold, Italic
All Caps, Sentence Case, Lowercase
Serif, Sans-serif, Decorative
The term for the vertical space between lines of text is:
Kerning
Tracking
Point size
Leading
The process of adjusting the horizontal space between individual pairs of characters is called:
Leading
Kerning
Tracking
Alignment
The process of adjusting the horizontal space between all characters in a block of text (overall letterspacing) is called:
Leading
Kerning
Tracking
Copyfitting
The alignment that spreads text evenly across the line, aligning both the left and right edges, is:
Left
Right
Centered
Justified
The size of the typeface is measured in:
Inches
Pixels
Point size
Resolution
Typefaces grouped together with variations like normal, bold, and italic are referred to as:
Type styles
Type classifications
Font families
Copyfitting techniques
Which of the following is a technique used in copyfitting?
Creating vector images
Applying point size
Adjusting opacity
Managing layers
Vector graphics are composed of:
Pixels
Bitmap data
Paths, anchor points, and direction handles
RGB color values only
Which of the following is a common vector graphic format?
JPG
GIF
AI (Adobe Illustrator)
PNG
Lines and Bezier curves that make up vector shapes are also known as:
Filters
Paths
Gradients
Rastors
The color or gradient applied to the interior area of a vector shape is called the:
Stroke
Path
Anchor point
Fill
The term for the outline of a vector shape is:
Fill
Anchor
Stroke
Handle
To move and resize multiple vector objects as one unit, you would typically:
Adjust the fill
Perform grouping
Change the color mode
Apply a filter
When transforming an object, what action helps maintain the object's original shape proportions?
Applying a gradient
Constraining proportions
Converting it to raster
Ungrouping the objects
When creating a complex vector image, what organizational tool is used to stack and organize objects?
Panels
Menus
Keystrokes
Layers
Which vector format is often used for sharing files that can be viewed across different operating systems and retain vector properties?
TIFF
GIF
PSD
The final output requirement that relates to the number of pixels per inch (for rasterization) is:
Compression
Resolution
Kerning
Bit Depth
Raster images, also known as bitmap graphics, are composed of:
Paths
Bezier curves
Pixels
Strokes
Which of the following is a common raster graphic format?
AI
EPS
JPG/JPEG
The standard resolution for images intended for web and screen display is typically:
300 ppi
72 ppi
150 ppi
600 ppi
The standard resolution for images intended for high-quality print is typically:
72 ppi
150 ppi
300 ppi
600 ppi
In a painting/photo editing application, what tool is used to define areas of an image for selective editing?
Gradient
Filter
Selection tools
Restoration tools
Which tool helps in fixing imperfections, scratches, or unwanted elements in a photo?
Cropping tool
Restoration tools
Transform tool
Adjustment tool
The term for the ability to have parts of an image see-through, often stored in a channel, is:
Compression
Resolution
Transparency or Alpha channels
Bit Depth
Which is a proprietary file format for the Adobe Photoshop editing application?
GIF
JPG
PSD
TIFF
What is the action of adjusting the overall lightness and darkness difference within an image?
Cropping
Straightening
Adjusting contrast
Applying a filter
Using layers and a variety of tools is a core skill for creating a:
Vector image
Raster graphic
Font family
Bezier curve
True or False: The first step in planning a document is to create the final digital art.
True
False
True or False: Brainstorming is a pre-production step in the design process.
True
False
True or False: Contrast is an element of design.
True
False
True or False: Texture, line, and color are all elements of design.
True
False
True or False: Asymmetrical balance is also referred to as informal balance.
True
False
True or False: Feedback and revisions should only be done at the very end of the project.
True
False
True or False: The principles of design include balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, and unity.
True
False
True or False: The CMYK color mode uses Red, Green, and Blue for color creation.
True
False
True or False: Grayscale is a color mode that can be applied to both web and printed graphics.
True
False
True or False: Shade is created by adding black to a pure hue.
True
False
True or False: Analogous colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.
True
False
True or False: Bit Depth has no effect on the availability of color in an image.
True
False
True or False: Warm colors like red and orange are primarily used to communicate calm and peace.
True
False
True or False: Hue, saturation, and value are the three properties of color.
True
False
True or False: Serif typefaces are generally considered more readable for long blocks of body text than Sans-serif typefaces.
True
False
True or False: Script and Decorative are classifications of typefaces.
True
False
True or False: Leading is the term for the horizontal space between letters.
True
False
True or False: The smallest unit of measurement for type size is called tracking.
True
False
True or False: Left alignment is one of the basic text alignment options.
True
False
True or False: Copyfitting is a technique that involves adjusting leading, kerning, and tracking.
True
False
True or False: All fonts belong to a family name, such as Arial or Garamond.
True
False
True or False: Vector graphics are dependent on resolution and will lose quality when scaled up.
True
False
True or False: Anchor points and direction handles are used to manipulate paths in vector graphics.
True
False
True or False: EPS is an example of a common raster image format.
True
False
True or False: It is acceptable to ignore constraining proportions when transforming a vector object.
True
False
True or False: A solid color or a gradient can be applied to the fill of a vector shape.
True
False
True or False: Keystrokes and shortcut keys are not important to learn in a drawing/illustration application.
True
False
True or False: Ungrouping an object allows you to manipulate the individual paths within the group.
True
False
True or False: Raster images, such as JPEGs, are also known as pixel-based or bitmap graphics.
True
False
True or False: GIF is a raster graphic format known for supporting animation and transparency.
True
False
True or False: Raster images are typically edited in vector-based programs like Adobe Illustrator.
True
False
True or False: Masking is a technique used in raster editing for non-destructive image manipulation.
True
False
True or False: 72 ppi resolution is suitable for high-quality printing.
True
False
True or False: Acquiring image assets can be done through scanning, digital camera, or internet search.
True
False
True or False: The color selection techniques are primarily used in vector graphics but not in raster images.
True
False
True or False: Practicing good file management involves using clear folders and naming conventions.
True
False
True or False: Backing up files and understanding file size are unimportant for project management.
True
False
True or False: Collaborative technologies like Google Drive or Dropbox can be used for sharing and editing files.
True
False
True or False: FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a method for transferring files over a network.
True
False
True or False: Project management skills only apply to large-scale, paid projects.
True
False
True or False: Digital and collaborative technologies should be explored to understand modern workflows.
True
False
True or False: Storing all project assets in a single, unorganized folder is considered proper asset management.
True
False
True or False: Employable competencies include responsibility, dependability, and ethics.
True
False
True or False: A graphic/commercial artist is an occupation related to digital media careers.
True
False
True or False: A professional portfolio is created to demonstrate a progression of skills achieved during the course.
True
False
True or False: Understanding the difference between royalty-free and copyrighted images is an ethical/legal issue in media literacy.
True
False
True or False: Fair use, as defined in Title 17, Section 107 of the U.S. Code, outlines limitations on exclusive rights for copyrighted works.
True
False
True or False: The only required workplace skill is technical knowledge of the software.
True
False
True or False: It is not necessary to cite permission for copyrighted works if you use less than 10% of the original content.
True
False
True or False: Media literacy requires you to evaluate information critically and competently.
True
False
