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Introduction to Graphic Design

Graphic Design

Fundamental concepts and tools used in the field of graphic design.

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15 Questions Easy Ages 5+ Aug 8, 2026

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1 Which of these is a primary colour in the RGB colour model used for digital screens?

A Yellow
B Green
C Purple
D Orange

2 What is the term for the empty space around the elements in a design?

A Negative space
B Dark space
C Void zone
D Blank layer

3 Which file format is commonly used for images that require a transparent background?

A JPEG
B PNG
C BMP
D TXT

4 What does the acronym 'CMYK' represent in printing?

A Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key
B Colour, Magenta, Yellow, Kraft
C Cyan, Maroon, Yellow, Key
D Clear, Magenta, Yellow, Knowledge

5 Which tool in graphic design software is used to create smooth curves and shapes?

A Pen tool
B Eraser tool
C Bucket tool
D Rotate tool

6 What is a 'font' in graphic design?

A A type of paper
B A collection of letters and symbols with a specific style
C A printing machine
D A type of digital ink

7 What is the purpose of a logo in branding?

A To act as a visual symbol for a company or brand
B To provide a history of the company
C To act as a website link
D To increase screen brightness

8 Which of these describes a 'sans-serif' typeface?

A Letters with decorative strokes at the ends
B Letters without decorative strokes at the ends
C Letters that are always bold
D Letters that are handwritten

9 What does the term 'pixel' stand for?

A Picture element
B Printed letter
C Point line
D Power level

10 Which design principle refers to the 'weight' or 'importance' of an element in a design?

A Hierarchy
B Speed
C Temperature
D Opacity

11 What is the function of the 'Eyedropper' tool in design software?

A To sample a colour from an image
B To zoom in on small details
C To crop a photograph
D To measure the length of a line

12 What is the 'Canvas' in a design program?

A The background workspace where the design is created
B A tool for drawing straight lines
C A type of file format
D The menu bar

13 Which of these is considered a 'warm' colour?

A Red
B Blue
C Green
D Purple

14 What is a 'vector' graphic?

A An image made of mathematical paths
B An image made of coloured squares
C A printed document
D A video file

15 What does 'Opacity' control in graphic design software?

A The transparency of an object
B The size of the brush
C The thickness of the font
D The speed of the computer

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