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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) AutoCAD
B) Photoshop Elements
C) Adobe Illustrator
D) Microsoft Paint
  • 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) Logos and icons
C) Sketches
D) Abstract art
  • 6. What does RGB stand for in digital design?
A) Royal Gold Blending
B) Rainbow Gradient Background
C) Rotating Graphics Base
D) Red, Green, Blue
  • 7. Which tool is used to select and move objects in Adobe Photoshop?
A) Move Tool
B) Crop Tool
C) Pen Tool
D) Brush Tool
  • 8. What is kerning in typography?
A) Adjusting the space between characters
B) Resizing text
C) Adding color to text
D) Changing fonts
  • 9. Which color mode is more suitable for web design?
A) Greyscale
B) CMYK
C) RGB
D) Pantone
  • 10. What is the standard resolution for printing documents?
A) 600 dpi
B) 72 dpi
C) 300 dpi
D) 150 dpi
  • 11. Which tool is used to draw freehand paths in Adobe Illustrator?
A) Pen Tool
B) Gradient Tool
C) Eyedropper 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) JPEG
C) TIFF
D) PNG
  • 14. What is the rule of thirds in photography and design?
A) Dividing an image into thirds vertically and horizontally
B) Creating patterns with triangles
C) Placing objects randomly in a layout
D) Using only three colors in a design
  • 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) Warm colors
C) Monochromatic colors
D) Analogous colors
  • 17. What does DPI stand for in printing and digital design?
A) Dots Per Inch
B) Design Pixel Indicator
C) Dynamic Pixel Illumination
D) Digital Printing Interface
  • 18. Which tool is best for removing blemishes in portrait photography?
A) Healing Brush Tool
B) Sharpen Tool
C) Gradient Tool
D) Liquify Tool
  • 19. Which design principle refers to arranging elements to create equal visual weight in a composition?
A) Unity
B) Contrast
C) Balance
D) Emphasis
  • 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) Using gold colors in design
B) Creating horizontal or vertical lines
C) Perfect symmetry in design elements
D) Aesthetically pleasing ratio of approximately 1:1.618
  • 23. What is the purpose of the layers panel in graphic design software?
A) Create new shapes
B) Organize and manage different elements of a design
C) Change the canvas size
D) Apply filters to images
  • 24. What is white space in design?
A) The border of a page
B) Empty space around elements to create balance and clarity
C) A design element that enhances images
D) A tool for adding color
  • 25. What is the purpose of the pen tool in graphic design software?
A) Changing font style
B) Creating precise and custom shapes
C) Adding color to backgrounds
D) Adjusting image resolution
  • 26. What is the standard unit of measure for font size in graphic design?
A) Pixel
B) Inch
C) Centimeter
D) Point
  • 27. Which type of file format preserves all layers and editable text in graphic design?
A) TIFF
B) JPEG
C) PSD
D) PDF
  • 28. Which file format is best suited for printing high-quality images?
A) BMP
B) JPEG
C) TIFF
D) PNG
  • 29. Which color scheme uses colors that are adjacent to each other on the color wheel?
A) Monochromatic
B) Analogous
C) Complementary
D) Triadic
  • 30. RGB color model is used for which type of displays?
A) Brochures
B) Electronic displays
C) Billboards
D) Printed materials
  • 31. Which design principle involves maintaining consistency in style and layout?
A) Balance
B) Unity
C) Emphasis
D) Contrast
  • 32. Which graphic design term refers to the space between lines of text?
A) Leading
B) Hierarchy
C) Kerning
D) Tracking
  • 33. What is the primary function of the Pantone Matching System (PMS) in graphic design?
A) Standardized color matching
B) Typography composition
C) 3D rendering
D) Vector illustration
  • 34. Which term describes the gradual transition from one color to another?
A) Hue
B) Saturation
C) Gradient
D) Contrast
  • 35. What does the acronym SVG stand for in graphic design?
A) Scalable Vector Graphics
B) Structured Visual Grid
C) Standard Visual Guides
D) Saturated Vector Graphics
  • 36. Which term refers to the color intensity of an image?
A) Contrast
B) Hue
C) Saturation
D) Brightness
  • 37. Which term describes the visual effect of making an image smaller by removing pixels?
A) Antialiasing
B) Upsampling
C) Posterization
D) Downsampling
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