CMI CMI Publication & Editorial Standards

Question 1

Which color model is required for print publication of medical illustrations in journals?

Accepted Answer

CMYK

Answer

RGB

Answer

HSL

Answer

Pantone only

Question 2

According to AMI professional guidelines, which copyright principle applies when an illustrator creates work for a client under contract?

Accepted Answer

Work-for-hire transfers copyright to the employer

Answer

Illustrator retains all rights by default

Answer

Copyright is shared equally

Answer

Copyright lapses after five years

Question 3

What minimum image resolution is generally required for high-quality print reproduction in medical journals?

Accepted Answer

300 dpi

Answer

72 dpi

Answer

150 dpi

Answer

600 dpi

Question 4

Which file format preserves vector paths and is preferred for scalable medical diagrams submitted to publishers?

Accepted Answer

EPS or SVG

Answer

JPEG

Answer

TIFF

Answer

PNG

Question 5

In journal figure legends, what information must accompany a histological image according to standard editorial policy?

Accepted Answer

Stain type, magnification, and scale bar

Answer

Photographer's name only

Answer

Patient age and diagnosis

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Camera model and exposure settings

Question 6

Which AMI Code of Ethics principle prohibits altering a medical image to misrepresent pathology?

Accepted Answer

Scientific integrity principle

Answer

Confidentiality principle

Answer

Attribution principle

Answer

Competency principle