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Graphic arts
Contributed by: McLoughlin
  • 1. Graphic arts encompasses a wide range of visual artistic expressions, including design, illustration, typography, and printing. It involves creatively combining images, symbols, and text to communicate ideas and messages effectively. Graphic artists use various tools and techniques to craft visually appealing and informative designs for advertisements, publications, websites, and more. With a focus on aesthetics and communication, graphic arts play a crucial role in shaping the visual landscape of our world and influencing how we perceive and interact with information and media.

    Which software is commonly used for professional graphic design?
A) Adobe Illustrator
B) Microsoft Paint
C) Photoshop Elements
D) AutoCAD
  • 2. What does CMYK stand for in printing?
A) Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
B) Crisp, Markup, Yellow, Blur
C) Cool, Mint, Yellow, Back
D) Color, Mix, Yellow, Brightness
  • 3. Which file format is best for saving an image with a transparent background?
A) BMP
B) GIF
C) PNG
D) JPEG
  • 4. What is the primary function of Adobe InDesign?
A) Vector illustration
B) Page layout design
C) Photo editing
D) Animation design
  • 5. What type of images are vector graphics best suited for?
A) Photographs
B) Abstract art
C) Logos and icons
D) Sketches
  • 6. What does RGB stand for in digital design?
A) Rainbow Gradient Background
B) Royal Gold Blending
C) Rotating Graphics Base
D) Red, Green, Blue
  • 7. Which tool is used to select and move objects in Adobe Photoshop?
A) Crop Tool
B) Pen Tool
C) Move Tool
D) Brush Tool
  • 8. What is kerning in typography?
A) Resizing text
B) Changing fonts
C) Adjusting the space between characters
D) Adding color to text
  • 9. Which color mode is more suitable for web design?
A) Pantone
B) CMYK
C) Greyscale
D) RGB
  • 10. What is the standard resolution for printing documents?
A) 300 dpi
B) 150 dpi
C) 72 dpi
D) 600 dpi
  • 11. Which tool is used to draw freehand paths in Adobe Illustrator?
A) Gradient Tool
B) Eyedropper Tool
C) Pen Tool
D) Shape Builder Tool
  • 12. What is the purpose of a style guide in graphic design?
A) Increases file size
B) Maintains consistency in design elements
C) Hides layers
D) Adds complexity to designs
  • 13. Which file format supports animation in graphic design?
A) GIF
B) TIFF
C) PNG
D) JPEG
  • 14. What is the rule of thirds in photography and design?
A) Creating patterns with triangles
B) Dividing an image into thirds vertically and horizontally
C) Using only three colors in a design
D) Placing objects randomly in a layout
  • 15. Which tool is used for blending colors in Adobe Photoshop?
A) Magic Wand Tool
B) Smudge Tool
C) Dodge Tool
D) Clone Stamp Tool
  • 16. Which color theory concept involves using colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel?
A) Complementary colors
B) Monochromatic colors
C) Analogous colors
D) Warm colors
  • 17. What does DPI stand for in printing and digital design?
A) Digital Printing Interface
B) Design Pixel Indicator
C) Dynamic Pixel Illumination
D) Dots Per Inch
  • 18. Which tool is best for removing blemishes in portrait photography?
A) Gradient Tool
B) Sharpen Tool
C) Healing Brush Tool
D) Liquify Tool
  • 19. Which design principle refers to arranging elements to create equal visual weight in a composition?
A) Emphasis
B) Unity
C) Contrast
D) Balance
  • 20. What is the purpose of mockups in graphic design?
A) To write code for websites
B) To test software compatibility
C) To visualize and present design concepts
D) To create animation sequences
  • 21. What is a vector graphic?
A) A hand-drawn illustration
B) A high-resolution photograph
C) An image defined by mathematical equations
D) An image made of pixels
  • 22. What is the golden ratio in design?
A) Creating horizontal or vertical lines
B) Perfect symmetry in design elements
C) Using gold colors in design
D) Aesthetically pleasing ratio of approximately 1:1.618
  • 23. What is the purpose of the layers panel in graphic design software?
A) Change the canvas size
B) Apply filters to images
C) Organize and manage different elements of a design
D) Create new shapes
  • 24. What is white space in design?
A) A design element that enhances images
B) Empty space around elements to create balance and clarity
C) The border of a page
D) A tool for adding color
  • 25. What is the purpose of the pen tool in graphic design software?
A) Adjusting image resolution
B) Adding color to backgrounds
C) Creating precise and custom shapes
D) Changing font style
  • 26. What is the standard unit of measure for font size in graphic design?
A) Point
B) Centimeter
C) Inch
D) Pixel
  • 27. Which type of file format preserves all layers and editable text in graphic design?
A) PDF
B) JPEG
C) TIFF
D) PSD
  • 28. Which file format is best suited for printing high-quality images?
A) PNG
B) BMP
C) TIFF
D) JPEG
  • 29. Which color scheme uses colors that are adjacent to each other on the color wheel?
A) Triadic
B) Analogous
C) Monochromatic
D) Complementary
  • 30. RGB color model is used for which type of displays?
A) Billboards
B) Brochures
C) Electronic displays
D) Printed materials
  • 31. Which design principle involves maintaining consistency in style and layout?
A) Unity
B) Contrast
C) Balance
D) Emphasis
  • 32. Which graphic design term refers to the space between lines of text?
A) Kerning
B) Leading
C) Tracking
D) Hierarchy
  • 33. What is the primary function of the Pantone Matching System (PMS) in graphic design?
A) Typography composition
B) Standardized color matching
C) 3D rendering
D) Vector illustration
  • 34. Which term describes the gradual transition from one color to another?
A) Saturation
B) Contrast
C) Gradient
D) Hue
  • 35. What does the acronym SVG stand for in graphic design?
A) Structured Visual Grid
B) Standard Visual Guides
C) Saturated Vector Graphics
D) Scalable Vector Graphics
  • 36. Which term refers to the color intensity of an image?
A) Brightness
B) Hue
C) Contrast
D) Saturation
  • 37. Which term describes the visual effect of making an image smaller by removing pixels?
A) Upsampling
B) Posterization
C) Antialiasing
D) Downsampling
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