Poster Design Creating Poster 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the standard DPI resolution for a high-quality printed poster?
- 72 DPI
- 96 DPI
- 150 DPI
- 300 DPI (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 300 DPI
300 DPI (dots per inch) is the standard for professional print quality, ensuring sharp images without visible pixelation.
Question 2: A designer wants to use a photograph that fills the entire background of a 24x36 inch poster at 300 DPI. What is the minimum pixel dimension needed?
- 720 x 1080 px
- 2400 x 3600 px
- 7200 x 10800 px (Correct answer)
- 14400 x 21600 px
Correct answer: 7200 x 10800 px
Multiplying 24 inches × 300 DPI = 7200 px wide and 36 inches × 300 DPI = 10800 px tall gives the minimum pixel dimensions.
Question 3: Which file format is best for delivering a print-ready poster to a professional printer?
- JPEG
- PNG
- PDF/X (Correct answer)
- GIF
Correct answer: PDF/X
PDF/X is an ISO standard specifically designed for print exchange, embedding fonts and color profiles reliably.
Question 4: What is 'kerning' in the context of poster typography?
- The overall spacing between lines of text
- The spacing adjustment between individual letter pairs (Correct answer)
- The weight of a typeface
- The alignment of text blocks
Correct answer: The spacing adjustment between individual letter pairs
Kerning adjusts the space between specific pairs of letters to improve visual consistency and readability in large display type.
Question 5: A poster for a children's event uses dark blue text on a black background. What is the primary problem?
- The font is too decorative
- There is insufficient contrast for legibility (Correct answer)
- The layout has too much whitespace
- The colors are not child-appropriate
Correct answer: There is insufficient contrast for legibility
Dark blue on black provides very low contrast, making the text nearly impossible to read at any viewing distance.
Question 6: Which design technique uses an image or graphic that directs the viewer's gaze toward the poster's key message?
- Visual flow (Correct answer)
- Negative space
- Texture overlay
- Pantone matching
Correct answer: Visual flow
Visual flow uses directional cues like lines, arrows, or a model's gaze to guide the viewer's eye toward the most important content.
Question 7: What is the role of 'negative space' in poster design?
- To fill all available area with content
- To use only dark colors
- To give breathing room and emphasize focal elements (Correct answer)
- To mark areas that will be cropped
Correct answer: To give breathing room and emphasize focal elements
Negative space (empty or uncluttered areas) reduces visual noise and draws attention to the subject by surrounding it with calm.
Poster Design Creating Poster 3
What is the standard DPI resolution for a high-quality printed poster?