ACE Design Industry Standards, Copyright, and Licensing

Question 1

A designer downloads an image labeled 'Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY).' What does this license require when using the image in a commercial project?

Accepted Answer

The designer must credit the original creator

Answer

A Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license allows the image to be used freely — including commercially — as long as appropriate credit is given to the original creator. No payment is required, and no color restrictions apply.

Question 2

Which term describes an image where the copyright owner grants permission to use the work without paying royalties each time it is used, after an initial fee?

Accepted Answer

Royalty-free

Answer

Royalty-free means the user pays a one-time licensing fee and can then use the image multiple times without additional payments. It does NOT mean the image is free of cost — it means free of per-use royalty fees. Rights-managed images, by contrast, charge based on specific usage terms.

Question 3

What is the standard color mode used for images that will be printed on a commercial printing press?

Accepted Answer

CMYK

Answer

Commercial printing presses use four ink colors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black (CMYK). Images must be converted to CMYK mode in Photoshop before sending to print to ensure accurate color reproduction on press. RGB is the standard for screen/digital display.

Question 4

A designer wants to use an old photograph whose creator died in 1920. What is most likely true about this image in the United States?

Accepted Answer

It is in the public domain and can be used freely

Answer

In the United States, works published before 1928 (and generally works where the author died more than 70 years ago) have entered the public domain, meaning they are no longer protected by copyright and can be used freely by anyone for any purpose.

Question 5

What does the term 'resolution' refer to when describing a digital image for print?

Accepted Answer

The number of pixels per inch (PPI) in the image

Answer

Resolution for print refers to pixels per inch (PPI), which determines how many pixels are packed into each printed inch. A typical high-quality print requires 300 PPI; lower resolutions produce visible pixelation. Canvas dimensions in centimeters describe physical size but are separate from resolution.

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ACE Design Industry Standards, Copyright, and Licensing