Business Cards & Stationery Business Cards 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In many East Asian business cultures, such as Japan, how should you receive a business card?
- With one hand while maintaining eye contact
- With both hands and a moment to read it respectfully (Correct answer)
- Quickly placing it in your back pocket
- By asking the giver to email it instead
Correct answer: With both hands and a moment to read it respectfully
In Japan and much of East Asia, receiving a card with both hands and studying it briefly shows respect.
Question 2: What is a digital business card?
- A printed card with a metallic finish
- An electronic card shared via QR code, NFC, or link (Correct answer)
- A card printed by a digital press
- A laminated paper card
Correct answer: An electronic card shared via QR code, NFC, or link
Digital business cards share contact details electronically through QR codes, NFC taps, or shareable links.
Question 3: What technology allows a business card to share contact info when tapped against a smartphone?
- Bluetooth
- NFC (Near Field Communication) (Correct answer)
- GPS
- Infrared
Correct answer: NFC (Near Field Communication)
An embedded NFC chip transmits contact data to a phone with a simple tap.
Question 4: A startup orders 500 cards but the printed blue looks purple compared to their screen mockup. What most likely caused this?
- The printer used expired ink
- The file was designed in RGB and converted to CMYK at print time (Correct answer)
- The cardstock was too thick
- The design had too much bleed
Correct answer: The file was designed in RGB and converted to CMYK at print time
RGB colors can shift when converted to CMYK, so designing in RGB often causes unexpected print colors.
Question 5: Which file format is generally preferred by print shops for final business card artwork?
- Press-ready PDF (Correct answer)
- JPEG at 72 DPI
- PowerPoint file
- Animated GIF
Correct answer: Press-ready PDF
A press-ready PDF preserves vector graphics, fonts, bleed, and color settings for accurate printing.
Question 6: What is a folded (tent-style) business card typically used for?
- Reducing printing costs
- Providing extra space for maps, menus, or appointment details (Correct answer)
- Meeting postal regulations
- Making the card fit smaller wallets
Correct answer: Providing extra space for maps, menus, or appointment details
Folded cards double the printable area, allowing extras like appointment slots, service lists, or maps.
Question 7: Which choice best supports an eco-friendly business card order?
- Plastic PVC stock with gloss lamination
- Recycled or FSC-certified paper with soy-based inks (Correct answer)
- Foil stamping on every card
- Maximum ink coverage on both sides
Correct answer: Recycled or FSC-certified paper with soy-based inks
Recycled or FSC-certified stock printed with soy or vegetable-based inks minimizes environmental impact.
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In many East Asian business cultures, such as Japan, how should you receive a business card?