Bachelor of Graphic Design Bachelor of Graphic Design MCQ 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In typography, what is 'leading'?
- The spacing between individual letters
- The vertical space between lines of text (Correct answer)
- The weight of a typeface
- The horizontal alignment of text
Correct answer: The vertical space between lines of text
Leading refers to the vertical spacing between baselines of successive lines of type.
Question 2: Which color model is best suited for print production?
- RGB
- HSB
- CMYK (Correct answer)
- LAB
Correct answer: CMYK
CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black) is the standard color model used in commercial printing.
Question 3: What does 'bleed' mean in print design?
- Ink that smears during printing
- Design elements extending beyond the trim edge (Correct answer)
- A gradient fade effect
- Overprinting of two ink colors
Correct answer: Design elements extending beyond the trim edge
Bleed is the area of artwork that extends beyond the trim line to prevent white edges after cutting.
Question 4: Which Gestalt principle explains why viewers perceive a series of dots as a line?
- Similarity
- Proximity
- Closure
- Continuity (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Continuity
The principle of continuity describes how the eye follows a path or direction even across gaps.
Question 5: What is a 'sans-serif' typeface characterized by?
- Decorative strokes at the ends of letterforms
- Absence of decorative stroke endings (Correct answer)
- Handwritten appearance
- Variable stroke widths
Correct answer: Absence of decorative stroke endings
Sans-serif typefaces lack the small decorative strokes (serifs) found at the ends of letterforms.
Question 6: In the design process, what is the purpose of a mood board?
- To present the final deliverable to a client
- To collect visual references that define the aesthetic direction (Correct answer)
- To document technical specifications for a project
- To outline the project timeline and milestones
Correct answer: To collect visual references that define the aesthetic direction
A mood board is a collage of images, colors, and textures used to establish the visual tone and direction of a project.
Question 7: Which file format supports transparency and is commonly used for web graphics?
- JPEG
- BMP
- PNG (Correct answer)
- TIFF
Correct answer: PNG
PNG (Portable Network Graphics) supports alpha channel transparency, making it widely used for web graphics.
Bachelor of Graphic Design Bachelor of Graphic Design MCQ 2
In typography, what is 'leading'?