Icon Design Icon Design MCQ 2

Question 1

What is the recommended minimum touch target size for icons in mobile UI design?

Accepted Answer

44x44 px

Answer

Apple HIG and Google Material Design both recommend a minimum touch target of 44x44 pt/dp to ensure usability on touchscreens.

Question 2

Which file format is best suited for icons that need to scale to any size without quality loss?

Accepted Answer

SVG

Answer

SVG is a vector format that scales infinitely without pixelation, making it ideal for icons across screen resolutions.

Question 3

In icon design, what does 'optical alignment' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Adjusting placement so icons appear visually centered even if not mathematically centered

Answer

Optical alignment involves minor visual adjustments so shapes appear balanced to the human eye, since geometric center often looks off-center.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a 'keyline grid' in icon design systems like Material Design?

Accepted Answer

To provide standard geometric shapes that guide consistent icon proportions

Answer

Keyline grids use standard shapes (circle, square, rectangle) to keep icons visually consistent in weight and proportion across a set.

Question 5

Which stroke cap style gives icons a friendlier, more approachable aesthetic?

Accepted Answer

Round cap

Answer

Round stroke caps soften the edges of line icons, giving them a warmer and more approachable feel compared to flat butt or square caps.

Icon Design Practice Test