Business Cards & Stationery Business Cards 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is spot UV coating on a business card?
- A protective layer applied to the whole card
- Glossy coating applied only to specific areas for contrast (Correct answer)
- Ultraviolet ink that glows in the dark
- A waterproofing treatment for outdoor use
Correct answer: Glossy coating applied only to specific areas for contrast
Spot UV applies glossy coating to selected areas, like a logo, to create contrast against a matte background.
Question 2: Which printing method physically raises the design above the card surface?
- Foil stamping
- Embossing (Correct answer)
- Letterpress
- Digital printing
Correct answer: Embossing
Embossing presses the paper from behind to raise the design above the surface, creating a tactile 3D effect.
Question 3: A client wants metallic gold lettering on their business cards. Which technique achieves this best?
- Foil stamping (Correct answer)
- Spot UV
- Thermography
- Laser engraving
Correct answer: Foil stamping
Foil stamping uses heat and pressure to apply metallic foil, producing a true reflective metallic finish.
Question 4: What is thermography in business card printing?
- Printing with heat-sensitive color-changing ink
- A raised-ink effect created by heating resin powder over wet ink (Correct answer)
- Thermal transfer of images onto plastic cards
- A method of printing on both sides simultaneously
Correct answer: A raised-ink effect created by heating resin powder over wet ink
Thermography sprinkles resin powder on wet ink and heats it, creating a raised, glossy effect that mimics engraving.
Question 5: Which business card material is best suited for a waterproof, tear-resistant card?
- Linen cardstock
- Plastic (PVC) (Correct answer)
- Recycled kraft paper
- Cotton paper
Correct answer: Plastic (PVC)
Plastic PVC cards are waterproof and tear-resistant, unlike any paper-based stock.
Question 6: What is a die-cut business card?
- A card cut into a custom, non-rectangular shape (Correct answer)
- A card printed with metallic dies
- A card folded in half
- A card with perforated edges
Correct answer: A card cut into a custom, non-rectangular shape
Die-cutting uses a custom-shaped blade to cut cards into non-standard shapes like circles or rounded corners.
Question 7: What is the main advantage of a soft-touch (velvet) laminate finish?
- It makes the card cheaper to produce
- It gives a luxurious, suede-like feel that resists fingerprints (Correct answer)
- It makes the card recyclable
- It allows writing on the card with any pen
Correct answer: It gives a luxurious, suede-like feel that resists fingerprints
Soft-touch lamination creates a velvety, premium texture that also resists fingerprints and scuffs.
Business Cards & Stationery Business Cards 3
What is spot UV coating on a business card?