Business Cards & Stationery Business Card Printing Techniques 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does 'CMYK' stand for in business card printing?
- Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key (Black) (Correct answer)
- Cyan, Mauve, Yellow, Khaki
- Color, Mix, Yellow, Key
- Chrome, Magenta, Yellow, Kilo
Correct answer: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key (Black)
CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black), the four ink colors used in standard color printing.
Question 2: Which finish on a business card provides a shiny, reflective surface?
- Gloss laminate (Correct answer)
- Matte laminate
- Soft-touch laminate
- Satin laminate
Correct answer: Gloss laminate
Gloss laminate provides a shiny, reflective coating that enhances color vibrancy on business cards.
Question 3: What is 'gang printing' in the context of business card production?
- Printing multiple jobs on one sheet to reduce cost (Correct answer)
- Printing in large single-job batches
- A type of error in mass printing
- Printing with multiple ink colors simultaneously
Correct answer: Printing multiple jobs on one sheet to reduce cost
Gang printing combines multiple jobs on one press sheet, reducing per-unit cost by sharing setup and material expenses.
Question 4: What is UV coating on a business card?
- A liquid coating cured by ultraviolet light for a glossy finish (Correct answer)
- A UV-protective layer to prevent fading
- An invisible security coating
- A matte finish applied under UV light
Correct answer: A liquid coating cured by ultraviolet light for a glossy finish
UV coating is a liquid applied to the card surface and cured with ultraviolet light, producing a high-gloss, protective finish.
Question 5: Which color model should business card files be submitted in for commercial printing?
- CMYK (Correct answer)
- RGB
- HSB
- Pantone only
Correct answer: CMYK
Files must be submitted in CMYK color mode because commercial printing presses use cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks.
Question 6: What is a 'safe zone' in business card design?
- An inner margin where important content is kept to avoid trim cutoff (Correct answer)
- A fireproof coating on the card
- A zone free of personal data for privacy
- The area reserved for the company logo
Correct answer: An inner margin where important content is kept to avoid trim cutoff
The safe zone is an inner boundary (usually 1/8 inch from the trim) where all critical text and logos must stay to avoid being cut off.
Business Cards & Stationery Business Card Printing Techniques 2
What does 'CMYK' stand for in business card printing?