Adobe InDesign Core Design Principles 2

Question 1

In a layout, which principle is most directly responsible for guiding the viewer's eye from the most important element to the least important?

Accepted Answer

Visual hierarchy

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Color saturation

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Bleed

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Kerning

Question 2

What is the purpose of applying a baseline grid to a multi-column document?

Accepted Answer

To align text across columns for a consistent rhythm

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To increase image resolution

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To enable spell check

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To embed fonts on export

Question 3

Which design principle is achieved by repeating consistent fonts, colors, and spacing throughout a document?

Accepted Answer

Unity

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Contrast

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Distortion

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Randomness

Question 4

When two elements need to appear related, which Gestalt principle suggests placing them close together?

Accepted Answer

Proximity

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Closure

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Similarity

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Continuity

Question 5

What does negative space (white space) primarily contribute to a layout?

Accepted Answer

Clarity and breathing room for content

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Higher ink coverage

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Larger file size

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More embedded fonts

Question 6

Which alignment choice generally produces the cleanest, most professional look for body text in print?

Accepted Answer

Consistent alignment to a shared edge or justified

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Random centering of each paragraph

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Mixing left and right alignment per line

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No alignment at all

Question 7

Contrast in design is best described as:

Accepted Answer

The difference between elements that makes them distinguishable

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The number of pages in a document

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The DPI of placed images

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The amount of bleed area