GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION MASTERY TEST
SOLVED #8
What did British publisher William Morris contribute to the field of graphic design? -
correct answer He published books with stylized printings and illustrations in the
nineteenth century.
The printing press changed the way information was transmitted, both in text and in
images. Who invented the printing press and paved the way for modern graphic design?
- correct answer Johannes Gutenberg
Kim is creating a webpage with a lot of text, images, and graphics. What might she use
to help distinguish content? - correct answer contrast
Which illustration technique uses downsampling? - correct answer imperfection
Joel is editing a picture for an advertising assignment. Which technique should he use if
he wants to make part of the picture stand out? - correct answer blurring
Stanley and Rosa work as graphic designers and illustrators. Select the workplaces that
match their job roles.
Stanley creates layout designs for newspapers and publishing houses, and Rosa
teaches art and designs course curricula. Stanley is most likely a ____________, and
Rosa most likely works at a(n) ____________. - correct answer commercial artist,
university
William is trying to explain a principle of layout and interface design to a colleague.
Choose the correct terms to complete his explanation.
The _____________ refers to dividing a page into three parts, both vertically and
horizontally. The points where the lines intersect form natural ___________ points in a
layout. - correct answer rule of thirds, focal
Match the principles of design to their explanations. - correct answer 1. Repetition - It
provides a strong sense of belonging of elements, creating a whole.
2. Imperfection - It provides details and interest for the eye.
3. Contrast - It helps distinguish elements in a layout.
4. Hierarchy - It is a system of organization that organizes things according to their
relative importance.
Match each illustration technique to the appropriate function. - correct answer 1. Anti-
aliasing - smoothes the edges of rendered images.
2. Blurring - helps make parts of an image or design stand out more
3. Kerning - refers to the space between letters
4. Gradient - adds depth to flat designs
SOLVED #8
What did British publisher William Morris contribute to the field of graphic design? -
correct answer He published books with stylized printings and illustrations in the
nineteenth century.
The printing press changed the way information was transmitted, both in text and in
images. Who invented the printing press and paved the way for modern graphic design?
- correct answer Johannes Gutenberg
Kim is creating a webpage with a lot of text, images, and graphics. What might she use
to help distinguish content? - correct answer contrast
Which illustration technique uses downsampling? - correct answer imperfection
Joel is editing a picture for an advertising assignment. Which technique should he use if
he wants to make part of the picture stand out? - correct answer blurring
Stanley and Rosa work as graphic designers and illustrators. Select the workplaces that
match their job roles.
Stanley creates layout designs for newspapers and publishing houses, and Rosa
teaches art and designs course curricula. Stanley is most likely a ____________, and
Rosa most likely works at a(n) ____________. - correct answer commercial artist,
university
William is trying to explain a principle of layout and interface design to a colleague.
Choose the correct terms to complete his explanation.
The _____________ refers to dividing a page into three parts, both vertically and
horizontally. The points where the lines intersect form natural ___________ points in a
layout. - correct answer rule of thirds, focal
Match the principles of design to their explanations. - correct answer 1. Repetition - It
provides a strong sense of belonging of elements, creating a whole.
2. Imperfection - It provides details and interest for the eye.
3. Contrast - It helps distinguish elements in a layout.
4. Hierarchy - It is a system of organization that organizes things according to their
relative importance.
Match each illustration technique to the appropriate function. - correct answer 1. Anti-
aliasing - smoothes the edges of rendered images.
2. Blurring - helps make parts of an image or design stand out more
3. Kerning - refers to the space between letters
4. Gradient - adds depth to flat designs
