ACA Graphic Design & Visual Communication 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which color model is best suited for designs intended for print production?
- RGB
- CMYK (Correct answer)
- HSB
- LAB
Correct answer: CMYK
CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) is the standard color model for print because it matches the ink colors used by printing presses.
Question 2: What is the term for the empty space around or between design elements that helps improve readability?
- Kerning
- Leading
- White space (Correct answer)
- Tracking
Correct answer: White space
White space (also called negative space) is intentional empty area that reduces clutter and guides the viewer's eye through the composition.
Question 3: A designer wants to create a logo that scales from a business card to a billboard without losing quality. Which file format is most appropriate?
- JPEG
- PNG
- SVG (Correct answer)
- GIF
Correct answer: SVG
SVG is a vector format that uses mathematical paths, so it scales infinitely without any loss of quality.
Question 4: Which principle of design refers to the visual weight and distribution of elements so no single part dominates inappropriately?
- Contrast
- Balance (Correct answer)
- Proximity
- Repetition
Correct answer: Balance
Balance distributes visual weight across the composition, which can be symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial.
Question 5: In typography, what does 'leading' control?
- Space between individual letters
- Space between words
- Space between lines of text (Correct answer)
- Overall font size
Correct answer: Space between lines of text
Leading is the vertical spacing between lines of type, originating from the lead strips typesetters placed between rows of metal type.
Question 6: Which design principle uses repetition of visual elements to create a sense of organized movement through a layout?
- Emphasis
- Rhythm (Correct answer)
- Unity
- Contrast
Correct answer: Rhythm
Rhythm in design is achieved by repeating visual elements at regular or varied intervals, guiding the viewer's eye through the composition.
Question 7: A client requests a photo with a transparent background for use on a colored website. Which format should the designer deliver?
- JPEG
- TIFF
- PNG (Correct answer)
- BMP
Correct answer: PNG
PNG supports an alpha channel for transparency, making it ideal for web graphics that need a transparent background.
ACA Graphic Design & Visual Communication 2
Which color model is best suited for designs intended for print production?