Well i took this test and failed. This is the last test and i graduate. I posted [my answers] to the ones i think are right.
1. Study the following sentence, then select the answer that
best describes it.
THE COW JUMPS OVER THE MOON!
A. Italic serifed type
B. Bold roman sans serif type[my answer]
C. Bold italic sans serif type
D. Bold roman serifed type
[So this one the text is not italic so i don't know how i got D wrong. ]
2. Which one of the following statements about page columns
is true?
A. Page columns are vertical spaces on a page into which
text and graphics can be placed.
B. Page columns are horizontal spaces on a page into which
text and graphics can be placed.
C. When a single-column layout is used, the column should
always be placed in the exact middle of the page.[my answer]
D. When a two-column layout is used, the columns should
always be the same size
[I picked D And it was wrong.]
3. What is the space between the lines of type called?
A. Points C. Leading[my answer]
B. Gutter D. Margin
[Picked D and got wrong]
7. The process of selecting typefaces, type sizes, and text spacing for a particular
document is called
A. desktop publishing. C. typesetting.
B. type processing. D. typography.[my answer]
[Picked C and got wrong]
8. Estimating a manuscript’s length if it’s set in a particular typeface is called
A. typography. C. leading.
B. casting off. D. letterspacing.[my answer]
[picked A and got wrong]
9. A/An _______ is the basic unit of typographic measurement.
A. pica C. point[my answer]
B. em D. inch
[Picked D and got wrong]
10. A style manual can be described as a/an
A. reference book that guides the reader in applying accepted principles of usage in a
specific field.
B. electronic tool that assures consistency in the way things are said and done in
desktop publishing documents.
C. printed sheet that details a document’s typefaces, point sizes, column width,
margin dimensions, heading, and subhead specifications.[MY answer]
D. dictionary containing terms for particular fields, such as science, computers,
engineering, or medicine.
[picked B and got it wrong]
11. Which of the following statements about document pages is true?
A. The page on the left-hand side of a document is the verso page, while the
right-hand page is the recto page.[MY answer]
B. The page on the right-hand side is the verso page, while the page on the left-hand
side is the recto page.
C. Recto pages are always even-numbered pages, while verso pages are always
odd-numbered pages.
D. Good design dictates that recto pages always be blank to avoid the “overdone” look.
[Picked C and got wrong]
14. HTML documents are created by adding what to text?
A. Tables C. Tags
B. Graphics[My answer] D. Links
[Picked D and got wrong]
15. A pica equals _______ points.
A. 1 C. 12[my answer]
B. 6 D. 72
[Picked B and got wrong]
16. Computer files designed to simplify the layout process and stored electronically as part
of a page layout software program are called
A. style manuals. C. reference files.
B. style sheets.[my answer] D. specification sheets.
[Picked A and got wrong]
19. A long document, such as a book, can usually be divided into which of the following
three main sections?
A. Copyright section, main text, appendix
B. Preliminary pages, main text, back matter
C. Preliminary pages, main text, index[my answer]
D. Preliminary pages, main text, and front matter
[Picked D and got wrong]
20. Which of the following must a designer be aware of when planning the design of
a document?
A. The person who wrote the document
B. The intended audience[my answer]
C. The professional printer to be used
D. The retail and wholesale prices of a document
[Picked C and got wrong]
Please Help:)
Thanks!
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It looks as if you needed to do lots of studying, instead of lots of guessing. Make sure you STUDY in the future, okay? These are excellent places to look up the meanings of confusing terminology. Use them a lot!!
http://www.answers.com
http://en.wikipedia.org
http://www.davesite.com/webstation/html/
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1. Study the following sentence, then select the answer that
best describes it.
THE COW JUMPS OVER THE MOON!
A. Italic serifed type
B. Bold roman sans serif type[my answer]
C. Bold italic sans serif type
D. Bold roman serifed type
Since this website translates all text styles into sans serif font, I’ll show you on a linked page ~~> http://www.scribd.com/doc/91745510
[So this one the text is not italic so i don't know how i got D wrong. ]
2. Which one of the following statements about page columns
is true?
A. Page columns are vertical spaces on a page into which
text and graphics can be placed. <~~This is correct.
B. Page columns are horizontal spaces on a page into which
text and graphics can be placed.
C. When a single-column layout is used, the column should
always be placed in the exact middle of the page.[my answer]
D. When a two-column layout is used, the columns should
always be the same size
[I picked D And it was wrong.]
3. What is the space between the lines of type called?
A. Points <~~This is correct.
B. Gutter
C. Leading[my answer]
D. Margin
[Picked D and got wrong]
Go into a Word file and highlight a few lines of writing. Then go to Format | Paragraph. Check out all the terminology. Also go to File | Page Setup and check out the terminology there, too.
7. The process of selecting typefaces, type sizes, and text spacing for a particular
document is called
A. desktop publishing.
B. type processing.
C. typesetting. <~~This is correct, I think.
D. typography.[my answer]
Go to http://www.answers.com and look up each term.
[Picked C and got wrong]
8. Estimating a manuscript’s length if it’s set in a particular typeface is called
A. typography. C. leading.
B. casting off. D. letterspacing.[my answer]
[picked A and got wrong]
9. A/An _______ is the basic unit of typographic measurement.
A. pica C. point[my answer]
B. em D. inch
[Picked D and got wrong]
10. A style manual can be described as a/an
A. reference book that guides the reader in applying accepted principles of usage in a
specific field. <~~This is correct.
B. electronic tool that assures consistency in the way things are said and done in
desktop publishing documents.
C. printed sheet that details a document’s typefaces, point sizes, column width,
margin dimensions, heading, and subhead specifications.[MY answer]
D. dictionary containing terms for particular fields, such as science, computers,
engineering, or medicine.
[picked B and got it wrong]
11. Which of the following statements about document pages is true?
A. The page on the left-hand side of a document is the verso page, while the
right-hand page is the recto page.[MY answer] <~~This is correct. " target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recto_and_verso
B. The page on the right-hand side is the verso page, while the page on the left-hand
side is the recto page.
C. Recto pages are always even-numbered pages, while verso pages are always
odd-numbered pages.
D. Good design dictates that recto pages always be blank to avoid the “overdone” look.
[Picked C and got wrong]
14. HTML documents are created by adding what to text?
A. Tables C. Tags <~~This is correct.
B. Graphics[My answer] D. Links
[Picked D and got wrong]
15. A pica equals _______ points.
A. 1 C. 12[my answer]
B. 6 D. 72
[Picked B and got wrong]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pica_(typography)
16. Computer files designed to simplify the layout process and stored electronically as part
of a page layout software program are called
A. style manuals.
B. style sheets.[my answer] <~~I think this is correct.
C. reference files.
D. specification sheets.
[Picked A and got wrong]
19. A long document, such as a book, can usually be divided into which of the following
three main sections?
A. Copyright section, main text, appendix
B. Preliminary pages, main text, back matter
C. Preliminary pages, main text, index[my answer]
D. Preliminary pages, main text, and front matter
[Picked D and got wrong]
20. Which of the following must a designer be aware of when planning the design of
a document?
A. The person who wrote the document
B. The intended audience[my answer] <~~This is correct.
C. The professional printer to be used
D. The retail and wholesale prices of a document
[Picked C and got wrong]
Thank you for the help.
I can understand your frustration with getting several answers wrong on your test. Let's go through each question and discuss how to arrive at the correct answer:
1. The question asks you to select the answer that best describes the sentence "THE COW JUMPS OVER THE MOON!" in terms of typography. You mentioned that you selected option D (Bold roman serifed type) but got it wrong. The correct answer is actually option A (Italic serifed type). The sentence is written in all caps, which is often used to indicate emphasis or shouting. Italic serifed type is typically used for emphasis and can be seen as a stylized representation of handwriting.
2. The question asks about the statement that is true regarding page columns. You mentioned that you selected option D (When a two-column layout is used, the columns should always be the same size) but got it wrong. The correct answer is actually option A (Page columns are vertical spaces on a page into which text and graphics can be placed). Page columns refer to the vertical divisions on a page where content is organized. They can be used to create visual hierarchy and structure within a layout.
3. The question asks about the space between lines of type. You mentioned that you selected option D (Margin) but got it wrong. The correct answer is actually option C (Leading). Leading refers to the space between lines of type. It is named after the thin strips of lead that were traditionally used to physically separate lines of metal type.
7. The question asks about the process of selecting typefaces, type sizes, and text spacing for a particular document. You mentioned that you selected option C (Typesetting) but got it wrong. The correct answer is actually option D (Typography). Typography is the art and technique of arranging type to make written language readable and visually appealing. It encompasses various aspects such as font selection, size, spacing, and layout design.
8. The question asks about estimating a manuscript's length using a particular typeface. You mentioned that you selected option A (Typography) but got it wrong. The correct answer is option B (Casting off). Casting off is the process of estimating the length of a manuscript by calculating the number of pages it will occupy when laid out in a specific typeface and formatting.
9. The question asks about the basic unit of typographic measurement. You mentioned that you selected option D (Inch) but got it wrong. The correct answer is actually option C (Point). A point is the basic unit of typographic measurement. It is used to measure font size, line height, and other dimensions in printing and typesetting.
10. The question asks about a style manual. You mentioned that you selected option B (Electronic tool) but got it wrong. The correct answer is actually option A (Reference book). A style manual is a reference book that provides guidelines and standards for consistent usage in a specific field or discipline, including rules for grammar, punctuation, citation, and formatting.
11. The question asks about the true statements regarding document pages. You mentioned that you selected option C (Recto pages are always even-numbered pages, while verso pages are always odd-numbered pages) but got it wrong. The correct answer is actually option A (The page on the left-hand side of a document is the verso page, while the right-hand page is the recto page). In bookbinding and printing, the verso page refers to the left-hand page, while the recto page refers to the right-hand page.
14. The question asks about HTML documents. You mentioned that you selected option D (Links) but got it wrong. The correct answer is actually option C (Tags). HTML documents are created by adding tags to text. HTML tags define the structure and formatting of the content in a web page.
15. The question asks about the conversion between picas and points. You mentioned that you selected option B (6) but got it wrong. The correct answer is actually option C (12). A pica is equal to 12 points in typographic measurement.
16. The question asks about computer files designed to simplify the layout process. You mentioned that you selected option A (Style manuals) but got it wrong. The correct answer is actually option B (Style sheets). Style sheets are computer files used in page layout software programs to store and apply formatting rules consistently throughout a document.
19. The question asks about the main sections of a long document. You mentioned that you selected option C (Preliminary pages, main text, index) but got it wrong. The correct answer is actually option B (Preliminary pages, main text, back matter). A long document, such as a book, is typically divided into preliminary pages (e.g., title page, table of contents), main text, and back matter (e.g., bibliography, index).
20. The question asks about what a designer needs to be aware of when planning a document's design. You mentioned that you selected option C (Professional printer) but got it wrong. The correct answer is actually option B (Intended audience). When planning a document's design, it's important for a designer to consider the intended audience in terms of their preferences, needs, and characteristics.
I hope this explanation helps you understand the correct answers and the reasoning behind them. Good luck with your future tests and congratulations on your graduation!