Business Cards & Stationery Business Card Printing Techniques 2

Question 1

What does 'CMYK' stand for in business card printing?

Accepted Answer

Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key (Black)

Answer

Cyan, Mauve, Yellow, Khaki

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Color, Mix, Yellow, Key

Answer

Chrome, Magenta, Yellow, Kilo

Question 2

Which finish on a business card provides a shiny, reflective surface?

Accepted Answer

Gloss laminate

Answer

Matte laminate

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Soft-touch laminate

Answer

Satin laminate

Question 3

What is 'gang printing' in the context of business card production?

Accepted Answer

Printing multiple jobs on one sheet to reduce cost

Answer

Printing in large single-job batches

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A type of error in mass printing

Answer

Printing with multiple ink colors simultaneously

Question 4

What is UV coating on a business card?

Accepted Answer

A liquid coating cured by ultraviolet light for a glossy finish

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A UV-protective layer to prevent fading

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An invisible security coating

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A matte finish applied under UV light

Question 5

Which color model should business card files be submitted in for commercial printing?

Accepted Answer

CMYK

Answer

RGB

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HSB

Answer

Pantone only

Question 6

What is a 'safe zone' in business card design?

Accepted Answer

An inner margin where important content is kept to avoid trim cutoff

Answer

A fireproof coating on the card

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A zone free of personal data for privacy

Answer

The area reserved for the company logo