WRITTEN TEST

NCIII VISUAL GRAPHIC DESIGN

DEVELOP DESIGN FOR PRINT MEDIA

INSTRUCTIONS: Read the direction carefully.

1. DO NOT WRITE ANYTHING ON THE QUESTIONNAIRE. Use the answer sheets provided.
2. Test duration is 30 minutes. In case of finishing the test in less than 30 minutes, you can already submit your
questionnaire and answer sheet to the proctor.
3. This is a MULTIPLE-CHOICE type of test. Write the letter that best corresponds to your choice of answer on the
answer sheet provided. Please do not turn the page unless your proctor told you to do it. Return the questionnaire to the
proctor together with vour answer sheet on or before the end of 30 minutes.
1.What is typically included in the overview section of a 8. These are large pieces of cloth or vinyl with a message
design brief? or design displayed in prominent locations, often used at
outdoor events or conferences.
a) Marketing strategies a) Brochures
b) Size of the company, contact information, past projects b) Posters
c)Financial reports c) Banners
d)Design sketches d) Invitations

2. Which of the following is a benefit of using a design 9. These are small booklets or pamphlets containing
brief? information about a product, service, or event, used for
a) Reduces project costs significantly marketing and advertising.
b) Ensures alignment on goals and deliverables a) Annual reports
c) Guarantees higher sales b) Invitations
d) Provides technical specifications for software c) Brochures
development d) Banners

3. Why is understanding the target audience important in a 10.A client wants to promote an upcoming event and
design brief? needs a large, eye-catching display to be hung at the
a) It helps in creating designs that resonate with the venue. What type of print media should you suggest?
audience a) Menus
b) It determines the project budget b) Flyers
c) It simplifies the design process c) Banners
d) It sets the project deadline d) Annual reports

4. You are a designer who has just received a design brief 11. A restaurant wants to update its list of food and drink
for a new project. The brief lacks detailed information items available for customers. What type of print media
about the target audience. What should you do? will you create?
a) Start the design process based on your assumptions a) Brochures
b) Request more detailed information about the target b) Posters
audience from the client c) Menus
c) Focus on other sections of the brief and ignore the d) Comics
target audience
d) Use data from a previous project 12.This software is a raster graphics editor developed and
published by Adobe Inc. for Windows and macOS.
5. A client is unhappy with the initial design draft because a) Microsoft Word
it doesn't meet their expectations. The design brief was b) Adobe Photoshop
vague. How should you handle this situation? c) CorelDRAW
a) Ignore the client's feedback and proceed with the design d) InDesign
b) Revise the design based on your interpretation of the
brief 13.What is the primary purpose of Adobe Photoshop?
c) Have a meeting with the client to clarify their a) Creating spreadsheets
expectations and update the brief accordingly b) Editing raster graphics
d) Offer a discount to appease the client c) Designing vector illustrations
Lower-Level Questions (Remembering) d) Editing videos

6.These are advertisements that appear in printed media 14. Which term refers to the main interface elements of
like newspapers, magazines, brochures, or posters. Adobe Photoshop?
a) Billboards a) Document
b) Print ads b) Dialog Box
c) Menus c) Adobe Photoshop Interface
d) Annual reports d) Resolution

7.This is a printed advertisement typically displayed in 15.What type of graphics editor is Adobe Photoshop?
public places such as streets or bulletin boards, often a) Vector
featuring eye-catching graphics. b) Raster
a) Flyers c) 3D
b) Menus d) Motion
c) Posters
d) Brochures 16. In what color mode would you design a graphic for a
website?
a) CMYK c) RGB and CMYK are the same and can be used
b) RGB interchangeably in printing.
c) HSL d) RGB and CMYK are two types of paper used in
d) Grayscale printing, with RGB being more expensive.

17.What is the recommended resolution for web images? 27. What is the shortcut key to initiate printing in most
a) 150-300 applications?
b) 300-600 a) Ctrl + P (Windows) or Command + P (Mac)
c) 72 b) Ctrl + S (Windows) or Command + S (Mac)
d) 1200 c) Ctrl + C (Windows) or Command + C (Mac)
d) Ctrl + X (Windows) or Command + X (Mac)
18. What does the 'K' in CMYK stand for?
a) Key 28. What is the purpose of choosing the appropriate paper
b) Kelvin size in printing settings?
c) Kilo a) To determine the quality of the print
d) Knot b) To ensure the correct fit for the content being printed
c) To adjust the brightness of the printed document
19. What orientation has a greater width than height? d) To select the type of ink used
a) Portrait
b) Landscape 29.What is the role of resolution in printing?
c) Square a) To determine the size of the printed document
d) Panoramic b) To control the color mode of the printed document
c) To adjust the sharpness and clarity of the printed output
20. What is the typical size of a brochure in inches? d) To choose the type of paper used for printing
a) 8.5" x 11"
b) 5" x 7"
c) 6" x 10" 30. What does DPI stand for in printing?
d) 3.5" x 2" a) Dots Per Inch
b) Document Printing Interface
21.A client wants to print a flyer to be distributed at an c) Digital Photo Imaging
event. What is the standard size for the flyer? d) Document Paper Insertion
a) 6" x 10"
b) 8.5" x 11" 31. Which color mode is commonly used for printing?
c) 14' x 48' a) RGB
d) 3' x 6' b) CMYK
c) HSL
22. You are designing a digital image for a website. d) Grayscale
Which color model should you choose and why?
a) CMYK because it is used for printing. 32. What is the purpose of the background contents option
b) RGB because it is for electronic displays. in printing settings?
c) HSL because it provides better color control. a) To select the font style
d) Grayscale because it saves file size. b) To choose the paper type
c) To determine the background color of the printed
23.What does resolution refer to in printing? document
a) The size of the paper used d) To adjust the brightness and contrast of the printed
b) The number of dots per inch (DPI) output
c) The type of ink used
d) The color mode chosen 33. What is the function of the document dialog box in
printing settings?
24.You are printing a document, and suddenly the printer a) To select the printer
indicates a paper jam. What should you do first? b) To adjust the document layout and size
a) Restart the computer c) To choose the paper color
b) Open the printer tray and remove the jammed paper d) To change the ink cartridge.
c) Cancel the print job
d) Replace the ink cartridge 34.What type of print format is commonly used for
printing photographs?
25. What does CMYK stand for in printing? a) JPEG
a) Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key (Black) b) PNG
b) Color, Monochrome, Yellow, Kerosene c) PDF
c) Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Kilo (Black) d) GIF
d) Color, Monochrome, Yellow, Key (Black)
35.Which print format is suitable for documents requiring
26.Higher-Level Questions (Application and Analysis) high-quality printing and preservation of formatting, such
Explain the difference between RGB and CMYK color as brochures or manuals?
modes in printing. a) PSD
a) RGB is used for electronic displays, while CMYK is b) TIFF
used for printing. RGB stands for Red, Green, Blue, while c) JPEG
CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key (Black). d) PDF
b) RGB is used for printing, while CMYK is used for
electronic displays. RGB stands for Red, Green, Blue, 36.In which print format are images typically saved for
while CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key high-quality printing?
(Black). a) GIF
b) JPEG
c) PNG c) Measuring and adjusting color settings to match a
d) TIFF standard
d) Installing additional memory modules
37.Explain the difference between JPEG and TIFF file 46.What is the purpose of creating color-separated artwork
formats in terms of compression and image quality. files for final printing?
a) JPEG uses lossy compression and is suitable for web a) To combine all colors into a single file
use, while TIFF uses lossless compression and is preferred b) To simplify the printing process
for high-quality printing. c) To ensure accurate color reproduction for each printing
b) JPEG uses lossless compression and is suitable for web plate
use, while TIFF uses lossy compression and is preferred d) To reduce the file size for faster printing
for high-quality printing.
c) JPEG and TIFF use the same compression method, but 47. Which software is commonly used to create color-
TIFF offers higher image quality. separated artwork files for final printing?
d) JPEG and TIFF are both suitable for web use, but JPEG a) Adobe Photoshop
offers higher image quality. b) Microsoft Word
38.When would you use the PDF file format for printing c) Adobe Illustrator
raster images? d) Google Docs
a) When you need to preserve transparent backgrounds
b) When you need to compress the image size 48. What does the term "color separation" refer to in the
c) When you need to print high-quality images context of artwork files for printing?
d) When you need to maintain document formatting and a) Combining multiple colors into a single layer
layout b) Breaking down artwork into individual color
components
39. What is the advantage of using JPEG over PNG for c) Adjusting the brightness and contrast of colors
printing images? d) Mixing different colors to create new shades
a) JPEG files support higher image quality 49. How many color-separated artwork files are typically
b) JPEG files preserve transparency without sacrificing created for full-color printing?
image quality
c) JPEG files are smaller in size a) One file for each color used in the artwork
d) JPEG files can be easily edited without loss of quality b) Two files, one for the background color and one for the
foreground color
40. What is the primary purpose of a design brief in a c) Three files, one for each primary color (red, green,
creative project? blue)
a) To showcase the designer's portfolio d) Four files, one for each CMYK color channel (cyan,
b) To outline the client's budget and timeline magenta, yellow, black)
c) To provide a clear plan and direction for the project
d) To describe the designer's creative process and 50. What is the importance of accurately creating color-
inspiration separated artwork files for final printing?
a) It allows for greater creative freedom in design
41.How do you turn on a computer? b) It ensures consistency in color across different printing
a) Press the power button on the CPU or laptop jobs
b) Press the "Enter" key on the keyboard c) It speeds up the printing process
c) Click the mouse button d) It eliminates the need for proofing before printing
d) Shake the monitor

42. How can you open Adobe Photoshop on a computer?

a) By typing "Adobe Photoshop" in the web browser
b) By clicking the Adobe Photoshop icon on the desktop
or taskbar
c) By opening Microsoft Word and searching for Adobe
Photoshop
d) By pressing the "Alt + F4" keys simultaneously

43. What is an important practice for maintaining a clean

workspace and prolonging the life of a computer?
a) Regularly updating software
b) Using calibration software
c) Cleaning the computer monitor and keyboard regularly
d) Adjusting screen brightness

44. What is the purpose of calibrating a computer color

monitor?
a) To adjust the screen brightness
b) To clean the monitor surface
c) To ensure accurate color representation
d) To increase the monitor's resolution
Answer: c) To ensure accurate color representation

45. What does the process of calibrating a computer color

monitor involve?
a) Adjusting the monitor's physical size
b) Setting up internet connectivity
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