Packaging and Label Design Packaging and Label Design MCQ 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is 'trap' in the context of print production for packaging?
- A security feature to prevent counterfeiting
- Slight overlap of adjacent colors to prevent gaps caused by misregistration (Correct answer)
- A die-cutting technique for complex shapes
- A special UV coating applied over ink
Correct answer: Slight overlap of adjacent colors to prevent gaps caused by misregistration
Trapping involves slightly expanding or shrinking adjacent color areas so that minor press misregistration doesn't create visible gaps.
Question 2: Which label finish provides a high-gloss, reflective surface that enhances color vibrancy on retail packaging?
- Matte laminate
- Soft-touch coating
- Gloss laminate (Correct answer)
- Kraft texture
Correct answer: Gloss laminate
Gloss laminate adds a shiny, reflective coating that makes colors appear more vivid and eye-catching on shelf.
Question 3: On a US drug product label, the 'Drug Facts' panel format is governed by which agency?
- USDA
- EPA
- FDA (Correct answer)
- FTC
Correct answer: FDA
The FDA mandates the Drug Facts panel format for OTC drug products under 21 CFR Part 201.
Question 4: What does 'font kerning' specifically adjust in label typography?
- The overall vertical spacing between lines of text
- The spacing between individual pairs of characters (Correct answer)
- The weight (boldness) of a typeface
- The angle of italic text
Correct answer: The spacing between individual pairs of characters
Kerning adjusts the space between specific character pairs to achieve visually balanced and readable text.
Question 5: Which certification logo indicates that a product's packaging is made from sustainably managed forests?
- Fair Trade Certified
- FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) (Correct answer)
- USDA Organic
- Energy Star
Correct answer: FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)
The FSC logo certifies that paper and wood packaging materials come from responsibly managed forests.
Question 6: In packaging structural design, what does 'score' refer to?
- A printed design element resembling lines
- A compressed crease made to allow controlled folding without cracking (Correct answer)
- A perforated line for tear-away features
- A measurement unit for board thickness
Correct answer: A compressed crease made to allow controlled folding without cracking
Scoring compresses the board along a line to create a precise fold point that prevents cracking or tearing during assembly.
Question 7: Which type of barcode is most commonly used on retail consumer product packaging in the United States?
- QR Code
- UPC-A (Correct answer)
- Code 128
- Data Matrix
Correct answer: UPC-A
The UPC-A (Universal Product Code) is the standard 12-digit barcode used for retail point-of-sale scanning in the US.
Packaging and Label Design Packaging and Label Design MCQ 3
What is 'trap' in the context of print production for packaging?