Typography MCQs (Chapterwise Multiple Choice Questions)

A glyph consisting of 3 periods is called a(n)...

ellipsis

trailing off

dot dot dot

et cetera

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: ellipsis

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The typeface Clarendon is associated with which font family?

Transitional

Venetian

Sans-Serifs

Old Roman

Slab Serifs

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Slab Serifs

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The tail of an serifed "a" is known as the...

spur

serif

bracket

tail

title

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: spur

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Which option below is a standard serif typeface pre-installed on most operating systems?

Verdana

Helvetica

Times New Roman

Bodoni

Baskerville

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Times New Roman

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What is the difference between "italic" and "oblique" font types?

Italic is a slanted typeface, and oblique is an expanded typeface.

Italic is a redesigned version of the original font, oblique merely slants the font to the right.

Italic is a redesigned version of the original font, oblique merely slants the font to the left.

Italic is a slanted typeface, and oblique is a condensed typeface.

Italic is a slanted Serif typeface, while oblique is a slanted Sans Serif typeface.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Italic is a redesigned version of the original font, oblique merely slants the font to the right.

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Hanging punctuation is used to:

Punctuate a paragraph that has a hanging indent

Improve the optical alignment of a text block

Designate a block quote

Add emphasis to a paragraph or block of text

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Improve the optical alignment of a text block

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Which of the following is a Slab Serif typeface?

Rockwell

Papyrus

Bodoni

Helvetica

Baskerville

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Rockwell

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How many points in a pica?

64

8

10

2

12

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: 12

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Which of the following is an octothorpe?

@

#

8

&

*

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: #

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Pertaining to type design – what is a serif?

The stroke of a glyph

The negative space around a glyph

A slight protrusion that finishes the stroke of a letter

The main stem of a glyph

The contours within a glyph

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: A slight protrusion that finishes the stroke of a letter

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A glyph consisting of 3 periods is called a(n)...

The typeface Clarendon is associated with which font family?

The tail of an serifed "a" is known as the...

Which option below is a standard serif typeface pre-installed on most operating systems?

What is the difference between "italic" and "oblique" font types?

Hanging punctuation is used to:

Which of the following is a Slab Serif typeface?

How many points in a pica?

Which of the following is an octothorpe?

Pertaining to type design – what is a serif?