Business Cards & Stationery Introduction to Business Cards 4

Question 1

Which piece of information is considered essential on nearly every business card?

Accepted Answer

A name and at least one way to make contact

Answer

At minimum, a business card must identify the person or company and provide contact information.

Question 2

What is the recommended minimum font size for body text on a business card to remain readable?

Accepted Answer

7 to 8 pt

Answer

Text below about 7 to 8 points becomes difficult to read in print, so that range is the practical minimum.

Question 3

A consultant includes a QR code on her business card. What is the primary benefit?

Accepted Answer

It links recipients directly to digital content like a website or vCard

Answer

A QR code bridges the physical card to digital content, letting recipients scan straight to a site, portfolio, or contact file.

Question 4

Why is high contrast between text and background important on a business card?

Accepted Answer

It ensures the contact details remain legible at a glance

Answer

Strong contrast keeps names and contact details legible, which is the card's primary job.

Question 5

What is a common mistake when designing the back of a business card?

Accepted Answer

Cramming it with dense text that overwhelms the reader

Answer

Overloading the back with dense text clutters the card and dilutes its message.

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