Infographic Design Infographic Design Visual Principles & Typography 2

Question 1

Which layout grid system is most commonly used in professional infographic design?

Accepted Answer

12-column grid

Answer

The 12-column grid is standard in professional design because it divides evenly into halves, thirds, and quarters for flexible layouts.

Question 2

In typography, 'leading' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The vertical space between lines of text

Answer

Leading is the vertical distance from one baseline of text to the next, controlling line spacing.

Question 3

Which design principle states that elements repeated throughout an infographic create a sense of cohesion?

Accepted Answer

Repetition

Answer

Repetition of visual elements like colors, icons, or fonts unifies different sections of an infographic into a consistent whole.

Question 4

An infographic that is visually 'top-heavy' suffers from a lack of which design principle?

Accepted Answer

Balance

Answer

Balance ensures visual weight is distributed evenly so the composition feels stable and does not appear to 'tip' in one direction.

Question 5

What is a 'font pairing' in infographic design?

Accepted Answer

Combining two complementary typefaces for headings and body text

Answer

Font pairing combines two typefaces—often a bold display font and a readable body font—that contrast well while remaining harmonious.

Infographic Design Practice Test