Infographic Design Technology & Digital Applications 5

Question 1

Which social media platform's specifications require infographics to be formatted in a vertical 1080×1920 pixel ratio for optimal display?

Accepted Answer

Instagram Stories

Answer

Instagram Stories uses a 9:16 vertical format (1080×1920 px) to fill the full mobile screen, which is the recommended dimension for story infographics.

Question 2

In Visme or Piktochart, what does 'animation entrance effect' allow you to add to infographic elements?

Accepted Answer

Motion that reveals elements as the user scrolls or the presentation advances

Answer

Entrance animation effects make infographic elements appear with motion (fade, slide, zoom) when triggered by scrolling or slide transitions, increasing engagement.

Question 3

What is the advantage of linking an infographic chart directly to a Google Sheets data source in tools like Flourish?

Accepted Answer

The chart automatically updates whenever the spreadsheet data changes

Answer

Linking to Google Sheets creates a live connection so that when the spreadsheet is updated, the published chart reflects the new data instantly.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes 'dark mode' support in a web-based infographic?

Accepted Answer

Applying CSS media queries to switch color schemes based on the user's system preference

Answer

The CSS `prefers-color-scheme` media query detects the user's OS dark mode setting and switches the infographic's colors accordingly.

Question 5

When exporting a high-resolution infographic for a Retina display, what pixel density (DPI/PPI) is typically recommended?

Accepted Answer

300 PPI

Answer

300 PPI is the standard for high-resolution output that appears sharp on Retina and other high-density displays as well as for print use.

Infographic Design Practice Test

Infographic Design Practice Test

Infographic Design Technology & Digital Applications 5