Poster Design Basic Poster Making 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which color model is best suited for designing a poster that will be professionally printed?
- RGB
- CMYK (Correct answer)
- HSB
- LAB
Correct answer: CMYK
CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black) is the standard color model used in professional print production.
Question 2: What is 'bleed' in poster printing?
- Ink smearing on the paper
- Extra image area beyond the trim edge to prevent white borders (Correct answer)
- A type of color gradient
- The margin inside the poster
Correct answer: Extra image area beyond the trim edge to prevent white borders
Bleed is artwork that extends beyond the final trim size to ensure no unprinted edges appear after cutting.
Question 3: What does DPI stand for and why does it matter for poster printing?
- Design Per Inch; affects layout
- Dots Per Inch; determines print resolution and sharpness (Correct answer)
- Display Pixel Index; affects screen brightness
- Digital Print Interface; controls printer connection
Correct answer: Dots Per Inch; determines print resolution and sharpness
DPI (Dots Per Inch) measures print resolution — higher DPI results in sharper, more detailed printed output.
Question 4: A poster uses a script font for the headline and a second script font for the body text. What design principle is violated?
- Proximity
- Repetition
- Font pairing harmony (Correct answer)
- Alignment
Correct answer: Font pairing harmony
Mixing two decorative or script fonts creates visual chaos; best practice is to pair contrasting font styles like serif with sans-serif.
Question 5: Which element creates a clear entry point guiding the viewer's eye into a poster?
- A centered logo
- A focal point with strong visual weight (Correct answer)
- Equal distribution of all elements
- A plain white background
Correct answer: A focal point with strong visual weight
A dominant focal point draws the viewer in first and establishes a visual hierarchy for the rest of the composition.
Question 6: What is the recommended minimum resolution for a poster image that will be printed at large format (e.g., 24x36 inches)?
- 72 DPI
- 150 DPI
- 300 DPI (Correct answer)
- 600 DPI
Correct answer: 300 DPI
300 DPI is the industry standard for high-quality print output, ensuring crisp detail at the final print size.
Question 7: In poster design, what does 'leading' refer to?
- The thickness of font strokes
- The space between lines of text (Correct answer)
- The horizontal spacing between letters
- The top margin of the poster
Correct answer: The space between lines of text
Leading (pronounced 'ledding') is the vertical space between lines of type, affecting readability and visual rhythm.
Poster Design Basic Poster Making 2
Which color model is best suited for designing a poster that will be professionally printed?