CPP Typography & Print Production Flashcards
6 cards from real CPP practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 6 CPP Typography & Print Production flashcards as text
What is the term for the small decorative strokes at the ends of letterforms in a typeface?
Answer: Serifs
Serifs are the small decorative strokes or feet attached to the ends of letter strokes in serif typefaces like Times New Roman.
In typography, what does 'leading' refer to?
Answer: The vertical space between lines of text
Leading is the vertical space between lines of type, measured from one baseline to the next.
What is 'kerning' in typography?
Answer: Adjusting spacing between specific letter pairs
Kerning is the adjustment of spacing between specific pairs of characters to improve visual appearance and readability.
In typography, what is an 'orphan'?
Answer: The first line of a paragraph stranded alone at the bottom of a column
An orphan is the first line of a paragraph that appears alone at the bottom of a page or column, separated from the rest.
What does 'bleed' refer to in print production?
Answer: Design elements that extend beyond the trim edge of a page
Bleed refers to design elements intentionally extended beyond the trim edge so no white border appears after the paper is cut.
In publication layout, what is the 'gutter'?
Answer: The inner margin between two facing pages
The gutter is the inner margin of a page that runs along the binding, allowing text to remain visible after the book is bound.