Business Cards & Stationery Business Card Printing Techniques

Question 1

Which printing method uses raised ink that can be felt by touch on a business card?

Accepted Answer

Thermography

Answer

Offset lithography

Answer

Digital printing

Answer

Screen printing

Question 2

What does 'bleed' mean in business card printing?

Accepted Answer

Ink that extends beyond the trim line

Answer

A printing error causing smearing

Answer

Ink that soaks into the paper

Answer

A type of color gradient

Question 3

What is the standard business card size in the United States?

Accepted Answer

3.5 × 2 inches

Answer

4 × 3 inches

Answer

3 × 2.5 inches

Answer

3.75 × 2.25 inches

Question 4

Which printing process presses a design into the paper, creating a sunken impression?

Accepted Answer

Debossing

Answer

Embossing

Answer

Foil stamping

Answer

Letterpress

Question 5

What is 'letterpress' printing commonly associated with in business card production?

Accepted Answer

Pressing inked type into thick paper for texture

Answer

Printing large quantities quickly

Answer

Digital photo reproduction

Answer

Applying metallic foil to designs

Question 6

What minimum DPI is recommended for business card artwork to ensure sharp print quality?

Accepted Answer

300 DPI

Answer

72 DPI

Answer

150 DPI

Answer

96 DPI