CMI CMI Publication & Editorial Standards 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which color model is required for print publication of medical illustrations in journals?
- RGB
- CMYK (Correct answer)
- HSL
- Pantone only
Correct answer: CMYK
Print publications require CMYK color mode because offset printing uses cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks rather than light-based RGB.
Question 2: According to AMI professional guidelines, which copyright principle applies when an illustrator creates work for a client under contract?
- Illustrator retains all rights by default
- Work-for-hire transfers copyright to the employer (Correct answer)
- Copyright is shared equally
- Copyright lapses after five years
Correct answer: Work-for-hire transfers copyright to the employer
Work-for-hire agreements transfer copyright to the commissioning party, making the client the legal author for copyright purposes.
Question 3: What minimum image resolution is generally required for high-quality print reproduction in medical journals?
- 72 dpi
- 150 dpi
- 300 dpi (Correct answer)
- 600 dpi
Correct answer: 300 dpi
Medical journals require a minimum of 300 dpi at final print size for continuous-tone images to ensure sharp, publication-quality reproduction.
Question 4: Which file format preserves vector paths and is preferred for scalable medical diagrams submitted to publishers?
- JPEG
- TIFF
- EPS or SVG (Correct answer)
- PNG
Correct answer: EPS or SVG
EPS and SVG are vector formats that preserve paths and scale without pixel degradation, making them ideal for line-based medical diagrams.
Question 5: In journal figure legends, what information must accompany a histological image according to standard editorial policy?
- Photographer's name only
- Stain type, magnification, and scale bar (Correct answer)
- Patient age and diagnosis
- Camera model and exposure settings
Correct answer: Stain type, magnification, and scale bar
Histological figure legends must specify the staining method, objective magnification, and a calibrated scale bar so readers can interpret tissue dimensions.
Question 6: Which AMI Code of Ethics principle prohibits altering a medical image to misrepresent pathology?
- Confidentiality principle
- Scientific integrity principle (Correct answer)
- Attribution principle
- Competency principle
Correct answer: Scientific integrity principle
The AMI scientific integrity principle requires that illustrations accurately represent anatomical and pathological reality without misleading manipulation.
CMI CMI Publication & Editorial Standards 1
Which color model is required for print publication of medical illustrations in journals?