Basics of Design & Graphics - Practice Questions
Basics of Design & Graphics - Practice Questions
Practice Questions
(Unit I to Unit IV Combined)
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• Short Notes:
- Desktop Publishing
- Digital printing
- Aesthetics
- Colour scheme
- Sans-serif
- Typography
- C to P
- Packaging Design
- Role of software in designing
- Lines
- Texture
- Point
- Imaginary point
- Broadsheet
- LaserJet printing
• Differentiate between Recto and Verso?
• Explain the different tools of Photoshop with Illustrations?
• Explain the concept of Typography in designing?
• What do you understand by Pica Scale. How it will be used?
• Explain the concept of Values in colours. Illustrate with a diagram?
• Differentiate between Sans-serif and serif with at least five examples each?
• What are the different roles of lines. Quote with relevant examples?
• Explain the concept of different kinds of forms with examples?
• What are the principles of design in Typography?
• What are the different anatomical structure of Typography?
• Describe the various elements on the front page of any typical Newspaper?
• Differentiate between Broadsheet v/s Tabloid?
• What are key steps to be kept in mind while designing the Newspaper?
• Explain the Grid System with Illustrative examples?
• Explain the different steps for an effective Advertisement Layout?
• What are the different kinds of visual art in design and graphics. Explain with suitable
examples?
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• What are the different kinds of Graphics. Discuss this with suitable examples?
• What are different steps for formatting the Poster?
• What do you understand by alignment in designing. What are the different types of
alignments?
• Explain the concept of file formats. What are the different file formats used in DTP
Software’s?
• Explain the Evolution of logo in design and graphics?
• What are elements and principles of Logo design?
• What are the different steps to be kept in mind while designing a Brochure?
• Explain the concept of “WYSEWYG”?
• What are the different characteristics features of Paper?
• Explain the Different Varieties of Paper with relevant examples used in daily basis?
• Explain the Concept of ISO in Paper and Publishing?
• Explain the concept of Digital Printing method. What are the different kinds of Digital
Printing methods?
• Explain the Modern Printing process with examples?
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Practice Questions
(Multiple Choice Questions)
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6. Identify the primary colours?
A. red, white, and blue
B. green, red, and yellow –orange
C. red, blue, and yellow
D. green, orange, and purple
Answer: C
7. A tool purposely used for drawling in Photoshop?
A. gradient tool
B. eraser tool
C. select tool
D. pen tool
Answer: D
8. ……………. A consistent visual appearance or style of characters?
A. kerning
B. bullet
C. typeface
D. italics
Answer: C
9. Anything with Width or Height is called………….
A. line
B. shape
C. mass
D. space
Answer: B
10. _____the order in which the human eye perceives what it sees.
A. typography
B. rhythm
C. hierarchy
D. proportion
Answer: C
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11. ………….is the position and space given to the placement of elements & design?
A. Scale
B. Proximity
C. Variety
D. Balance
Answer: B
12. Balance is the …………………….of elements in a Design and graphics?
A. Support
B. Relationship
C. Visual distribution
D. Repetition
Answer: C
13. The control of variety is called as______________?
A. unity
B. size
C. value
D. space
Answer: A
14. ____________ is a form with length and width, but no depth?
A. colour
B. line
C. texture
D. mass
Answer: B
15. …………..can be defined as a figure or mass.
A. strength
B. color
C. shape
D. volume
Answer: C
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16. “………… is the creation of a plan or convention for the construction of an object or a
system”?
A. typography
B. value
C. design
D. balance
Answer: C
17. ________describes the intrinsic hue found in light, pigment and different values.
A. contrast
B. hue
C. depth
D. color
Answer: D
18. …………………..is an ideogram that conveys its meaning through its pictorial
resemblance to a physical object.
A. pictogram
B. tessellation
C. hierarchy
D. composition
Answer: A
19. Which set of colors are subtractive colors?
A. blue –red- green
B. yellow, yellow -orange, and orange
C. red –violet, red, and yellow –green
D. yellow-magenta-cyan
Answer: D
20. ……………...is determined by a combination of intensity with light and distributed
across the spectrum of different wavelengths and colour tones.
A. hue
B. saturation
C. brightness
D. values
Answer: B
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21. A graphical mark used to identify a company, organization, product or brand is
called…………….
A. design
B. logo
C. pictogram
D. illustration
Discussion
Answer: B
22. …………. is a key element in logo design and plays an important role in brand
differentiation.
A. color
B. value
C. depth
D. brightness
Answer: A
23. The Coca-Cola logo was created by……………….in 1885.
A. rob janoff
B. john pemberton
C. allan turing
D. frank mason robinson
Answer: D
24. …………..is a short and striking or memorable phrase used in advertising
A. logo
B. slogan
C. design
D. poster
Answer: B
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25. …………………is the art and technique of arranging type in order to make language
visible.
A. typography
B. symbol
C. tessellation
D. unity
Answer: A
26. …………………script is used in Coca –Cola logo design
A. roman cursive
B. hieroglyphs
C. spencerian
D. gothik
Answer: C
27. .................is a visual art of giving form to signs in an expressive, harmonious and skilful
manner related to writing.
A. patterns
B. ideograms
C. calligraphy
D. illustration
Answer: C
28. The title of a newspaper or magazine at the head of the first or editorial page is
called……….
A. masthead
B. graphics
C. typeface
D. emphasis
Answer: A
29. How Many Pixels in One Megapixel?
A. 10000
B. 1024
C. 1000000
D. 1000
Answer: C
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30. ………….. is the placement or arrangement of visual elements or ingredients in a work of
art
A. painting
B. composition
C. sculpture
D. geometry
Answer: B
31. Straight lines are called………….when used in a piece of art work.
A. painting
B. composition
C. linear
D. curve
Answer: C
32. ………….. are generally used to create a sense of flow within an image.
A. curved lines
B. straight lines
C. shapes
D. size
Answer: A
33. ………….is a structure made up of a series of intersecting straight or curved guide
linesused to structure content.
A. grid
B. line
C. layout
D. design
Answer: A
34. Tessellations were used by the……………. about 4000 BC in building wall decorations
formed by patterns of clay tiles.
A. egyptian
B. sumerians
C. mesopotamia
D. harappa
Answer: B
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35. …………….is when one shape becomes exactly like another if you flip, slide or turn it.
A. egyptian
B. sumerians
C. symmetry
D. harappa
Answer: C
36. …………….is the origination of new thing.
A. art
B. creativity
C. design
D. movie
Answer: B
37. Imagination means………………….
A. ability of skill up gradation
B. ability of forming new images
C. ability to learn new
D. none of the above
Answer: B
38. Brochure is a………………
A. pamphlet
B. booklet
C. posters
Answer: A
39. Thinking through visual processing is called……………………….
A. visual design
B. visual thinking
C. graphics
D. film making
Answer: B
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40. What is Aesthetics?
A. article dealing with science
B. philosophy dealing with nature of art
C. article on literature
D. science of environment
Answer: B
41. A4 size is…………….
A. 20x19 cm
B. 29.7 cm x 21 cm
C. 28x22 cm
D. 30x20 cm
Answer: B
42. Not a part of design principles
A. form
B. content
C. unity
D. ratio
Answer: D
43. Color harmony means…………………
A. pleasing arrangements of color
B. contrast of colors
C. complexity
D. none of the above
Answer: A
44. Concept of a work of art is called…………….
A. illustration
B. design
C. space
D. value
Answer: B
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45. Nearer view of an Image is called………….
A. foreground
B. background
C. contact
D. depth of field
Answer: A
46. Gesture Drawing is…………….
A. movement of action
B. landscapes
C. geometric drawing
D. none of the above
Answer: A
47. Forms repeated in a design is called……………
A. illustration
B. pattern
C. variety
D. unity
Answer: B
48. …………..is a Text matter for a design
A. content
B. panel
C. layer
D. layout
Answer: A
49. The arrangement of the visual elements is…………..
A. composition
B. unity
C. harmony
D. contrast
Answer: A
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50. Difference in color and light is…………….
A. harmony
B. contrast
C. unity
D. balance
Answer: B
51. Surface Quality of a design is………….
A. harmony
B. texture
C. balance
D. unity
Answer: B
52. Which one of the following is not related to image format?
A. jpeg
B. tiff
C. wav
D. bmp
Answer: C
53. The equilibrium of elements is called…………….
A. background
B. balance
C. rythm
D. contrast
Answer: B
54. Three-dimensional means…………..
A. height, width, and depth.
B. height, and width
C. height, and depth
D. none of the above
Answer: A
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55. The extent of a shape is called…………..
A. size
B. depth
C. volume
D. mass
Answer: A
56. What is Volume in a design?
A. the extent of a shape
B. the specific spatial character
C. solidity or mass
D. extension in any direction
Answer: C
57. Non realistic art is known as…………..
A. surrealism
B. abstract
C. cubism
D. realism
Answer: B
58. ………..style is the artist uses geometric shapes to show what he is trying to paint.
A. pop art
B. impressionism
C. abstract
D. realism
Answer: D
59. The saturation or strength of a color is………….
A. intensity
B. depth
C. brightness
D. hue
Answer: A
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60. The character of a color or value of a surface is known as…………..
A. saturation
B. tone
C. tint
D. contrast
Answer: B
61. Which among the following is a design element?
A. value
B. colour
C. space
D. all of the above
Answer: D
62. . ………. refers to the space of a shape representing the subject matter.
A. positive space
B. negative space
C. form
D. value
Answer: A
63. An element of art that refers to the lightness or darkness of a color is a ………..
A. value
B. form
C. space
D. intensity
Answer: A
64. . …………………colors are tints and shades of one color.
A. monochromatic colors
B. dichromatic colours
C. monolithic colours
D. bichromatic colours
Answer: A
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65. ……….. colors are group of colors that consist of purples, greens, and blues.
A. warm
B. cool
C. blue
D. pale
Answer: B
66. The concept of ……………… describes the relationship between the individual parts and
the whole of a composition.
A. unity
B. balance
C. rhythm
D. dominance
Answer: A
67. A……………. rhythm occurs when the intervals between the elements, and oftenthe
elements themselves, are similar in size or length.
A. regular
B. flowing
C. progressive
D. none of the above
Answer: A
68. Objective of all advertisements is,
A. objectivity
B. timeliness
C. persuasion
D. infotainment
Answer: C
69. What is the recommended resolution for images used on the internet?
A. 150 dpi
B. 300 dpi
C. 72 dpi
D. 600 dpi
Answer: C
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70. Which graphic formats will allow you to make use of transparency?
A. iff
B. tiff
C. bmp
D. jpg
Answer: B
71. Bending of a line is called……….
A. curve
B. width
C. length
D. angle
Answer: A
72. Color harmony describes………….
A. pleasing arrangements of colour
B. contrast of colours
C. complexity
D. none of the above
Answer: A
73. Gesture Drawing means…………..
A. movement of action
B. landscapes.
C. geometric drawing
D. none of the above
Answer: A
74. Portfolio means………………
A. script of a work
B. organized collection of work.
C. post production
D. none of the above
Answer: B
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75. What is Two-dimensional?
A. height, width, and depth.
B. height, and width
C. height, and depth
D. none of the above
Answer: B
76. Edge of a shape is known as……………
A. curve
B. outline
C. length
D. angle
Answer: B
77. …………………………. Represent the regions that can contain printable art works.
A. art board
B. application bar
C. tool panel
D. control panel
Answer: A
78. Which tool should you use to edit the individual Anchor points of an objects ?
A. gradient tool
B. scale tool
C. direct selection tool
D. eraser tool
Answer: C
79. RGB stands for……………….
A. red green black
B. red grey black
C. red grey blue
D. red green blue
Answer: D
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80. ……………tool should use to create e perfect circle.
A. spiral tool
B. ellipse tool
C. rounded rectangle tool
D. blend tool
Answer: B
81. The perfect printing resolution is ……. Dpi
A. 12
B. 150
C. 300
D. 360
Answer: C
82. dpi stands for
A. design per inch
B. depth per inch
C. dots per inch
D. dimensions per inch
Answer: C
83. …………………….. images does not lose quality when enlarged
A. vector
B. pixel
C. jpeg
D. png
Answer: C
84. ……………………. Tool in the tool panel lets you select entire objects
A. scale tool
B. selectoin tool
C. mesh tool
D. hand tool
Answer: B
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85. …………………. Displays options for the current selected objects
A. control panel
B. tool panel
C. art board panel
D. document window
Answer: A
86. The ……………….. contains tools for creating and editing images, artworks, page
elements and more.
A. art board panel
B. control panel
C. tools panel
D. none of thes
Answer: C
87. Which displays the file you are working on?
A. application bar
B. tool panel
C. status bar
D. document window
Answer: D
88. A ……………. Is a reusable art object stored in the symbols panel?
A. brushes
B. symbols
C. switches
D. stroke
Answer: B
89. The ………. Across the top contains a workspace switcher, a menu bar, and application
controls.
A. application bar
B. tool panel
C. status bar
D. document window
Answer: A
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90. ……………… appears at the lower-left edge of the Document window.
A. application bar
B. tool panel
C. status bar
D. document window
Answer: C
91. ……………… displays information and navigation control of selected tool.
A. application bar
B. tool panel
C. status bar
D. document window
Answer: C
92. The …………………. Contains Fill and Stroke boxes, Drawing modes, and screen modes.
A. application bar
B. tool panel
C. status bar
D. document window
Answer: B
93. The …………………… is context- sensitive, meaning that it offers quick access to options,
commands and other panels relevant to the current selected object.
A. control panel
B. tool panel
C. art board panel
D. document window
Answer: A
94. In addition to the View menu options, you can use the ………….. tool to magnify and
reduce the view of artwork to predefined magnification level.
A. hand tool
B. zoom tool
C. slice tool
D. mesh tool
Answer: B
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95. ……………… tool Can use to pan to different areas of a document.
A. hand tool
B. zoom tool
C. selection tool
D. pen tool
Answer: A
96. ………………. Can help you accurately placed and measure objects in your document.
A. rulers
B. navigation panel
C. groups
D. stroke width
Answer: A
97. In ……………….. mode lets you draw objects or place images inside other objects,
including live text, automatically creating a clipping mask on the selected object.
A. draw normal mode
B. draw behind mo
C. draw inside mode
D. none of these
Answer: C
98. The …………… lets you erase any area of your artwork, regardless of the structure.
A. blend tool
B. eraser tool
C. selection tool
D. pen tool
Answer: B
99. …………….. can be usefull for turning a drawing into vector
A. trace
B. blend
C. group
D. complain
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Answer: A
100. Using the …………………. Tool , you can visually and intuitively merge, delete, fill, and
edit overlapping shapes and paths directly in the artworks.
A. pen tool
B. magic wand tool
C. selection tool
D. shape blender tool
Answer: D
101. …………… are the non-printing lines that help you align objects
A. rulers
B. navigation panel
C. guides
D. stroke width
Answer: C
102. which color mode is usually use for the printing process?
A. grey scale
B. bitmap
C. cmyk
D. lab colour
Answer: C
103. Name the key board command for Zoom in.
A. ctrl + +
B. alt ++
C. ctrl + z
D. alt+ z
Answer: A
104. ……………… are color blends of two or more colors that you can apply to the fill or
stroke of artwork.
A. artboard tool
B. column graph tool
C. eye dropper tool
D. gradient tool
Answer: D
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105. Bitmap images are technically called
A. pixels
B. vector graphics
C. raster images
D. none of the above
Answer: B
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