CDA CDA Typography & Layout

Question 1

What is the term for the space between individual letter pairs, adjusted to improve visual balance?

Accepted Answer

Kerning

Answer

Kerning refers to the adjustment of space between specific letter pairs to achieve optically balanced text.

Question 2

In typography, what does 'leading' control?

Accepted Answer

Space between lines of text

Answer

Leading is the vertical space between lines of text, measured from baseline to baseline.

Question 3

Which grid system divides a page into 12 equal columns and is widely used in responsive web and print layout?

Accepted Answer

12-column grid

Answer

The 12-column grid is popular because 12 divides evenly into 2, 3, 4, and 6, offering maximum layout flexibility.

Question 4

A typeface classified as 'sans-serif' lacks which feature?

Accepted Answer

Small decorative strokes at letter endings

Answer

Sans-serif typefaces do not have the small finishing strokes (serifs) at the ends of letterforms.

Question 5

What typographic principle recommends limiting body text line length to 45–75 characters for optimal readability?

Accepted Answer

The measure

Answer

The measure refers to the line length of text, with 45–75 characters per line considered ideal for comfortable reading.

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