Visual Communication Final Milestone Exam

Visual Communication Final Milestone

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1




Which of the following typographic features is present in this
image?

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Initial capital letter
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Sans serif typeface
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Italic typeface

Slanted typeface
RATIONALE
The image illustrates a large and decorative initial capital letter that precedes the
rest of the body copy.
CONCEPT
Italic, Script, and Decorative Type
2

Which answer correctly identifies the part of the human vision
system that is part of the retina?

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Pupil

Rods

Optic nerve

Visual cortex

, RATIONALE
Rods (as well as cones) are part of the retina which is located at the back of the eye.
The visual cortex is in the back part of the brain, and processes visual information, while
the optic nerve connects the retina to the visual cortex. The pupil is located at the front
of the eyeball and regulates the amount of light into the eye that strikes the retina.
CONCEPT
How We See
3

Which of the following defines a typeface?

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A capital letter form using different weights and widths
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Contains all capital letterforms, of consistent posture and width
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A member of a complete set of letters, numbers and punctuation symbols

Contains the name of the publisher, family, weight, posture and width
RATIONALE
A typeface is defined by the name of the publisher, family, weight,
posture and width.
CONCEPT
Describing Type
4

Which of the following is NOT an element of design?

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Texture

Proximity

Value

Color
RATIONALE
Color, texture and value are elements of design.