CPP CPP Typography & Print Production 2

Question 1

What is 'tracking' in typography, and how does it differ from kerning?

Accepted Answer

Tracking uniformly adjusts spacing across a range of characters; kerning targets specific pairs

Answer

Tracking adjusts letter spacing uniformly across a selected range of text, while kerning targets only specific character pairs.

Question 2

What is the standard unit used to measure type size in North American publishing?

Accepted Answer

Points

Answer

Type size is measured in points in North American publishing, with 72 points equaling one inch.

Question 3

In publishing, what is a 'recto' page?

Accepted Answer

A right-hand page with an odd page number

Answer

A recto page is a right-hand page and always bears an odd page number in standard Western publishing convention.

Question 4

In publishing terminology, what is a 'folio'?

Accepted Answer

A page number

Answer

In publishing, a folio is a page number; proofreaders must verify folios are sequential, consistently placed, and match the table of contents.

Question 5

What is 'display type' in typography?

Accepted Answer

Large type used for headlines, titles, and cover text

Answer

Display type refers to larger, often decorative fonts set at 14 points or above, used for headlines and titles to attract attention.

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