Infographic Design Technology & Digital Applications 2

Question 1

Which file format is best for an infographic that requires a transparent background on a website?

Accepted Answer

PNG

Answer

PNG supports alpha-channel transparency, making it ideal for web infographics placed over colored backgrounds.

Question 2

In Adobe Illustrator, which feature allows you to reuse a design element across multiple artboards without manually copying it each time?

Accepted Answer

Global Symbols

Answer

Global Symbols in Illustrator let you place a single master element that updates everywhere when the original is edited.

Question 3

What does the term 'responsive infographic' mean in web design?

Accepted Answer

An infographic that adapts its layout to different screen sizes

Answer

A responsive infographic restructures or resizes its content to display correctly across desktop, tablet, and mobile screens.

Question 4

Which CSS unit is best for scaling infographic text proportionally with the viewport width?

Accepted Answer

vw

Answer

The 'vw' unit (viewport width) scales font size relative to the browser window, ensuring proportional text on all screen sizes.

Question 5

When embedding a chart in a digital infographic, which tool is best for creating interactive, data-driven visualizations?

Accepted Answer

D3.js

Answer

D3.js is a JavaScript library specifically designed for binding data to DOM elements and creating interactive visualizations.

Infographic Design Practice Test