Questions & Answers
Browse all 20 questions from the
Art & Design Fundamentals study set below.
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1
Which of the following is considered a primary color?
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A
Green
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B
Orange
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C
Red
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D
Purple
2
What is the term for a color that is mixed with white?
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A
Shade
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B
Tint
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C
Tone
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D
Hue
3
In design, what refers to the lightness or darkness of a color?
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A
Value
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B
Texture
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C
Shape
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D
Form
4
Which principle of design describes the distribution of visual weight in a composition?
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A
Contrast
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B
Balance
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C
Unity
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D
Emphasis
5
What type of shape is derived from nature, such as a leaf or a cloud?
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A
Geometric
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B
Organic
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C
Abstract
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D
Symmetrical
6
Which element of art refers to the surface quality or 'feel' of an object?
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A
Line
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B
Space
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C
Texture
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D
Color
7
Which colors are created by mixing two primary colors together?
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A
Secondary
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B
Tertiary
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C
Monochromatic
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D
Neutral
8
What do we call the path left by a moving point in space?
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A
Plane
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B
Form
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C
Line
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D
Volume
9
Which of these is a 'cool' color?
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A
Yellow
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B
Orange
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C
Blue
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D
Red
10
What principle refers to the focal point or the part of a design that draws the eye first?
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A
Emphasis
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B
Rhythm
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C
Pattern
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D
Variety
11
What refers to the three-dimensional area occupied by an object?
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A
Shape
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B
Form
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C
Line
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D
Value
12
Which design principle creates a sense of wholeness or 'belonging together' in a work of art?
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A
Unity
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B
Balance
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C
Contrast
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D
Scale
13
What do we call the use of different elements to create visual interest?
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A
Repetition
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B
Variety
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C
Symmetry
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D
Alignment
14
Which color scheme uses different shades and tints of a single hue?
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A
Complementary
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B
Analogous
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C
Monochromatic
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D
Triadic
15
What term describes the size of an object in relation to other objects in a design?
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A
Proportion
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B
Line
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C
Texture
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D
Shape
16
Which colors are directly opposite each other on the color wheel?
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A
Analogous
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B
Complementary
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C
Primary
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D
Secondary
17
What is the empty area around or between objects in a design called?
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A
Negative Space
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B
Positive Space
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C
Foreground
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D
Background
18
Which element of art is used to define the boundaries of a shape?
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A
Line
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B
Color
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C
Texture
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D
Form
19
What principle describes the repetition of elements to create a sense of movement?
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A
Rhythm
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B
Contrast
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C
Emphasis
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D
Balance
20
Which of these is a geometric shape?
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A
A circle
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B
A leaf
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C
A flower
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D
A raindrop
