ACA Working in the Design Industry 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A freelance designer uses a stock photo in a client project without purchasing a license. Which legal issue does this create?
- Trademark infringement
- Copyright infringement (Correct answer)
- Patent violation
- Trade secret misappropriation
Correct answer: Copyright infringement
Using a copyrighted image without a proper license constitutes copyright infringement.
Question 2: What does the term 'kerning' mean in typography?
- The space between lines of text
- The uniform spacing applied across a range of characters
- The adjustment of space between a specific pair of characters (Correct answer)
- The overall size of a typeface measured in points
Correct answer: The adjustment of space between a specific pair of characters
Kerning refers to manually adjusting the space between two specific characters to improve visual balance.
Question 3: Which of the following best describes 'responsive design'?
- Design that reacts quickly to client feedback
- A layout that adapts fluidly to different screen sizes and devices (Correct answer)
- A print layout that includes fold and cut marks
- A color scheme that uses high-contrast colors for accessibility
Correct answer: A layout that adapts fluidly to different screen sizes and devices
Responsive design uses flexible grids and media queries so layouts reflow appropriately across screen sizes.
Question 4: A client's brand uses Pantone 485 C as its primary color. Which Adobe application feature ensures this exact color is maintained consistently across print files?
- Using the Eyedropper tool to sample from a photo
- Specifying the Pantone swatch in the Swatches panel and embedding it in the document (Correct answer)
- Converting all colors to RGB before sending to the printer
- Applying a Hue/Saturation adjustment layer
Correct answer: Specifying the Pantone swatch in the Swatches panel and embedding it in the document
Adding and using the exact Pantone swatch in the document ensures the spot color is called out correctly for the printer.
Question 5: What is the typical purpose of a design brief?
- A legal document granting copyright to the client
- A short document that outlines the project goals, audience, timeline, and constraints (Correct answer)
- A final invoice summarizing project costs
- A portfolio summary presented to potential employers
Correct answer: A short document that outlines the project goals, audience, timeline, and constraints
A design brief aligns all stakeholders on project objectives, audience, and requirements before work begins.
Question 6: In print production, what does 'CMYK' stand for?
- Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key (Black) (Correct answer)
- Chrome, Maroon, Yellow, Khaki
- Contrast, Midtone, Yellow, Key
- Cyan, Mauve, Yellow, Kobalt
Correct answer: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key (Black)
CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black) — the four ink colors used in process printing.
Question 7: Which of the following is an example of a 'soft proof' in a print workflow?
- A physical test print on the actual press paper
- A on-screen simulation of how colors will appear when printed (Correct answer)
- A PDF sent to the client for content approval
- A low-resolution thumbnail exported for social media preview
Correct answer: A on-screen simulation of how colors will appear when printed
Soft proofing uses monitor color profiles to simulate press output without printing a physical proof.
ACA Working in the Design Industry 3
A freelance designer uses a stock photo in a client project without purchasing a license.
Which legal issue does this create?