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)

Answer

The standard bleed size in US print production is 0.125 inches (1/8 inch), extending artwork beyond the trim edge to prevent white borders after cutting.

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

Answer

The safe zone (or safety margin) is an area inset from the trim edge where all critical content — text, logos, key imagery — should be placed to ensure it is not accidentally cut off.

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

Answer

Offset lithography is a printing process where an inked image on a metal plate is transferred (offset) to a rubber blanket cylinder before being applied to the paper, producing high-quality prints at volume.

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

Answer

Crop marks are small lines placed at the corners of a print layout, outside the bleed area, to show the press operator precisely where to trim the final printed piece.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Coated paper has a clay or chemical coating that creates a smooth surface, resulting in sharper image reproduction and more vibrant colors, while uncoated paper is more porous, giving a softer, matte appearance.

Bachelor of Graphic Design Practice Test

Bachelor of Graphic Design Practice Test

Bachelor of Graphic Design Print Production and Layout Design