Bachelor of Graphic Design Fundamentals 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which color model is best suited for designing assets intended for digital screens?
- CMYK
- RGB (Correct answer)
- PMS
- LAB
Correct answer: RGB
RGB (Red, Green, Blue) is an additive color model used by screens, while CMYK is used for print.
Question 2: In typography, what is the term for the small decorative strokes at the ends of letterform stems?
- Ligatures
- Serifs (Correct answer)
- Ascenders
- Counters
Correct answer: Serifs
Serifs are the small finishing strokes added to the ends of letterform strokes, distinguishing serif from sans-serif typefaces.
Question 3: The Gestalt principle of 'proximity' states that:
- Similar shapes are perceived as a group
- Elements close together are seen as related (Correct answer)
- The eye completes incomplete shapes
- Symmetrical objects appear more stable
Correct answer: Elements close together are seen as related
Proximity holds that objects near each other are perceived as belonging to the same group, regardless of their appearance.
Question 4: A designer uses a grid with columns, gutters, and margins. What is the primary purpose of gutters?
- To set the overall page width
- To provide space between columns (Correct answer)
- To define the outer boundary of content
- To establish baseline rhythm
Correct answer: To provide space between columns
Gutters are the spaces between columns in a grid system, preventing text and images from running together.
Question 5: Which file format preserves vector data and is most appropriate for a scalable logo deliverable?
- JPEG
- PNG
- SVG (Correct answer)
- GIF
Correct answer: SVG
SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) stores paths mathematically, so the logo scales to any size without quality loss.
Question 6: What is 'leading' in typography?
- The horizontal space between individual letters
- The vertical space between lines of text (Correct answer)
- The weight variation within a single typeface
- The angle at which strokes are stressed
Correct answer: The vertical space between lines of text
Leading (pronounced 'ledding') is the vertical distance from one baseline to the next, controlling line spacing.
Question 7: When a design uses a monochromatic color scheme, it is built from:
- Colors opposite each other on the color wheel
- Two colors adjacent on the color wheel
- Tints, shades, and tones of a single hue (Correct answer)
- Three evenly spaced hues on the color wheel
Correct answer: Tints, shades, and tones of a single hue
A monochromatic scheme uses variations in lightness and saturation of one base hue, creating a cohesive look.
Bachelor of Graphic Design Fundamentals 2
Which color model is best suited for designing assets intended for digital screens?