Book Design Digital and Ebook Design 2

Question 1

What is the recommended minimum pixel size for ebook cover images on Amazon KDP?

Accepted Answer

2,560 × 1,600 pixels (or equivalent at a 1.6:1 ratio)

Answer

Amazon KDP recommends cover images be at least 2,560 pixels on the longest side with a height-to-width ratio of 1.6:1 for optimal display quality.

Question 2

What is 'CSS' used for in EPUB ebook design?

Accepted Answer

Controlling the visual styling and typography of ebook content

Answer

CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) controls the appearance of ebook content including fonts, spacing, colors, and layout within the EPUB format.

Question 3

What is 'NCX' or 'navigation document' in an EPUB ebook?

Accepted Answer

The file that defines the table of contents and navigation structure for the ebook

Answer

The NCX (Navigation Control for XML) or EPUB3 nav document defines the navigational table of contents that allows readers to jump to chapters and sections.

Question 4

What is 'sideloading' an ebook?

Accepted Answer

Transferring an ebook file directly to a device without going through an official store

Answer

Sideloading is the process of manually transferring an ebook file to a reading device via USB or file transfer, bypassing official store purchasing.

Question 5

What accessibility feature should ebook designers include for images?

Accepted Answer

Alt text descriptions for all images

Answer

Alt text (alternative text) provides a textual description of images so that screen readers can convey image content to visually impaired readers.

Book Design Practice Test

Book Design Practice Test

Book Design Digital and Ebook Design 2