Bachelor of Graphic Design Print Production and Layout Design

Question 1

What is the standard bleed size typically used in US print production?

Accepted Answer

0.125 inch (1/8 inch)

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0.0625 inch (1/16 inch)

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0.25 inch (1/4 inch)

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0.5 inch (1/2 inch)

Question 2

What is the 'safe zone' in print layout design?

Accepted Answer

An inner margin where important content should stay to avoid being cut off

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The area outside the bleed

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The area where crop marks are placed

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The background color of the document

Question 3

What does 'offset lithography' refer to in print production?

Accepted Answer

A printing method where ink is transferred from a plate to a rubber blanket, then to paper

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A digital printing process

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A screen printing technique

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An inkjet printing process

Question 4

What is a 'crop mark' in print design?

Accepted Answer

Small lines placed outside the design area indicating where the paper should be cut

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A watermark added to proof prints

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A mark indicating the bleed area

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A registration mark for color alignment

Question 5

What is the difference between 'coated' and 'uncoated' paper stock?

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Coated paper has a smooth, sealed surface that limits ink absorption; uncoated paper is more porous

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Coated paper is thicker; uncoated is thinner

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Coated paper is only used for black-and-white printing

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Uncoated paper produces more vibrant colors

Question 6

What does 'GSM' mean in reference to paper?

Accepted Answer

Grams per Square Meter — a measure of paper weight

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Graphic Standards Measurement

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Grade and Surface Material

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Gloss Surface Metric