NOCTI Commercial Art Practice Test

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• Which item should a candidate bring to an art college interview?
• In a standard three-point lighting setup, what is the light placed behind the subject to create separation?
• A tree root is an example of __________.
• Who will supervise the rest of the design team?
• RGB color model is composed of which colors?
• A draft version of a product used to explore ideas before development is called what?
• Which term refers to the 216 colors that display consistently across major web browsers?
• What is the name of a color in its pure form?
• Mixing a color with black produces which result?
• Which color system uses standardized color formulas to reproduce colors accurately in print?
• Removing saturation from a color is called what?
• Input Devices: which of the following is an input device?
• A spot illustration is an image that stands alone without background and is often used on websites to highlight features.
• Which term describes how light or dark a color appears?
• The basic unit of a raster image?
• Which shape is described as natural, free-form and often found in nature?
• The space between letters is known as what?
• The color scheme that uses three colors equally spaced on the color wheel is called what?
• Which device was used to print and distribute mass advertising in early times?
• In Adobe Illustrator, lines are called a ______. A ______ is made up of a series of points called ______.
• Which set of colors are the subtractive primaries?
• From lightest to darkest, which sequence is correct?
• In a table, which direction do rows run?
• Which typographic term describes the space between two specific characters to improve visual fit?
• An Identity Package consists of which items?
• A specific group of people to whom a product or brand is marketed is called what?
• Which Illustrator tool allows you to merge or subtract shapes to form complex shapes?
• A good rule to follow when you need to choose where to place significant objects in your photo is the
• An equal design is considered which term?
• When using spray adhesives, in what type of area should you work?
• Which of the following describes the most helpful way to give feedback on a peer's artwork?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as an Element of Art?
• Printer resolution is measured by DPI. What does DPI stand for?
• You're doing a print job in Photoshop. What color mode should you use for the document?
• Which painting technique uses a dry brush that holds paint and creates scratchy strokes?
• The right to stop people from copying your creative work is called?
• Small sketches that are made quickly to explore ideas resulting from research and brainstorming are called what?
• Which term denotes the numeric value that represents the camera's aperture?
• Who lays out a magazine advertisement?
• In Illustrator, what are the points that define a path called?
• CMYK is known as what?
• The bottom portion of a document is called the ______.
• What are the subtractive primary colors?
• What term describes the tiny picture elements in a raster image?
• The standard proportion for the average adult figure is 8 heads tall.
• A design described as having all parts that seem to belong together is said to show what?
• Stippling is shading using dots.
• What is the mixture of a color with white?
• The term for the point where strokes meet at the top of letters like A?
• Spray adhesive and fixative should be used in what type of area?
• Lower case letters such as h and b that extend above the base line are known as?
• In an art college interview, which item should be reviewed to assess skill?
• Bold, regular, and light are examples of which typeface attribute?
• Which term is used to describe a system that controls color to ensure consistency across printers?
• What is the name for the small decorative stroke at the end of a letter?
• In figure drawing, the average adult figure is approximately how many heads tall?
• Which macOS application allows you to back up your work to an external drive?
• The top part of a document, often containing the title and logo, is called the ______.
• The part of the camera that moves the sensor to help cancel vibration is called
• Name the digital measurements in order from smallest to largest.
• In Adobe Photoshop, which tool would you use to repair or retouch a photo?
• What term describes the sense of three-dimensional space on a flat surface?
• The measure of time the shutter is open is known as the
• Which term describes the flow of text around an image?
• Which option changes the size of the image without changing the number of pixels in the image?
• The extra printed area beyond the trim lines is called what?
• This provides information about first aid measures, stability/reactivity, and handling and storage _______________?
• Which of the following is an optical storage disc?
• PPI stands for which phrase?
• Depth of field is determined by the ________________.
• Which vector file format is commonly used with other design programs?
• Which term describes colors arranged next to each other on the color wheel?
• The dash used to break up a word at the end of a line is called?
• RGB is also known as what?
• The point where strokes join at the top of the letters (examples: A)?
• What is the mixture of a color with black?
• Which statement best describes constructive criticism?
• What is the term for a container on a computer used to organize files?
• The term F-Stop refers to the size of what camera feature
• If all the different parts of your design look like they belong together, you have achieved __________.
• Colors on the color wheel are collectively referred to as what?
• Which combination correctly lists the items in an Identity Package?
• Which option changes the number of pixels in the image?
• To position type on a circle, use what tool?
• Pixel dimensions refer to which characteristics of an image?
• Document Size refers to what?
• Which statement best describes vector images?
• To use copyright material on a website, permission must be obtained from who?
• The space between lines is called what?
• Text that flows around a photo or image?
• The way an object feels, or the feeling that can be created is called __________.
• Which marks are printed outside the trim to help align cuts?
• Which drawing technique creates shading using many tiny dots?
• Which term refers to protection from copying your own work?
• Which Photoshop tool is commonly referred to as the Stamp tool and is used to repair or retouch an image?
• Print oriented designers that have experience in proofing and press checking files are known as a __?
• How should type attributes be controlled when creating a website?
• Which term describes colors that remain consistent across web browsers?
• Which composition guideline suggests placing major elements along lines dividing the frame into three equal parts?
• Which term refers to the vertical distance between lines of text?
• A design with most elements on one side is called which?
• At what resolution should you save an image for the web?
• Which term refers to the size of the lens opening through which light passes?
• What is type without serifs commonly called?
• Which color mode is best for images viewed on screens?
• A student's portfolio typically showcases their best work in what format?
• Which key is used to issue keyboard shortcuts to applications on a Mac?
• In macOS, which application is used to locate and organize files?
• What term describes feedback that is specific, actionable, and aimed at improvement?
• Which approach is least acceptable when giving feedback to a peer?
• Which pair correctly completes the mapping: Horizontal is to Landscape; Vertical is to Portrait?
• Which term describes the overall brightness range captured in a photo?
• Which vector file format is commonly used with outside design programs?
• What is the standard size of a business card?
• Which of the following is a recommended safety practice when using an X-Acto knife?
• What piece of equipment will help eliminate "hand shake"?
• Movement Compensation was described as the mechanism that moves the sensor to reduce blur.
• From lightest to darkest pencil grades, which sequence is correct?
• In still photography, the technique used to freeze a moving object while blurring the background is
• Which type of image is constructed by a series of pixels and cannot be resized without losing resolution?
• Which term is used for the color's pure form name?
• A word at the end of a paragraph that is too short is called?
• Which language is used to describe the presentation of a document on the web?
• What is another term for raster graphics?
• Which term refers to giving one element more dominance than others?
• What is the study of implementing safety and comfort in the computer user's workplace?
• PPI stands for which phrase?
• CMYK color model includes which set of colors?
• The space around objects in a composition is called what?
• Which color model is commonly used for print materials?
• JPEG stands for which of the following?
• What is the imaginary line that all characters rest upon called?
• What is another name for vector graphics?
• In general, B pencils have ______ leads and H pencils have ______ leads.
• In Photoshop, which layer would you select in the Layers panel to apply textures to your image?
• Which typographic term describes the imaginary line at which letters rest, used as a reference in typography?
• The term for a preliminary version of a printed piece is called what?
• What does EPS stand for?
• What typographic feature describes the end-of-letter stroke in serif fonts?
• An applicant's portfolio is most important for demonstrating what?
• An extreme difference between two things is called __________.
• Which term is another name for vector graphics?
• PDF stands for what?
• Which term describes the line quality that conveys motion or emphasis in a drawing?
• A line of text left stranded at the beginning of the next page is called?
• The basic photographic lighting setup consists of 3 main light sources - key, fill, and what?
• What principle explains why distant objects appear smaller and are arranged in space as they recede?
• Output Devices: which of the following is an output device?
• Which setting primarily controls the amount of light reaching the sensor?
• Which colors are warm colors?
• A shallow depth of field is achieved by using a wide aperture. Which option represents wide aperture?
• In drawing, which basic element refers to marks such as thick, thin, horizontal, vertical, zigzag, and spiral?
• Storage Devices: Which of the following is a storage device?
• Which option represents a list associated with the Principles of Design?
• When cutting with an X-Acto knife, what should you use to guide the cut and cut away from yourself?
• Which term refers to the quick, initial sketches used to explore concepts before final artwork?
• What is the name for the drawing method to achieve accuracy and scale?
• The bottom part of a document is called what?
• What information is needed when preparing to scan an image?
• Which term refers to a path or direction that guides the viewer's eye through a composition?
• A set of related typefaces are known as?
• The color cyan in the CMYK color model closely resembles ________.
• What term denotes the intensity or vividness of a color?
• Which document provides information about first aid measures, safety hazards, and safe handling best described as a safety data sheet?
• Which document is designed to inform employees about chemical hazards and safe handling procedures?
• What is the standard resolution for print?
• Gouache is a type of paint composed of natural pigment, water, and binding agent and is typically used in which painting style?
• Which design principle relates to achieving balance in a composition through the arrangement of elements?
• The hole in the camera that allows light to enter is called what?
• The amount of highlights and shadows captured by the camera is called
• DPI stands for which phrase?
• Colors directly across from one another on the color wheel are known as what?
• Which tool does Illustrator use to calculate the optimum number of steps to create a smooth color transition?
• A lower quality graphic file type is commonly referred to as a ______.
• Part of a design that makes one element more dominant than another is called __________.
• Lines used to mark the live area that contain the most important part of the layout.
• To combine shapes, minus shapes, make paths or compound paths, you would use which tool?
• What term describes the direction in which a document is displayed or printed?
• Which shape is precise and formed by mathematical rules?
• Which program category includes InDesign and Quark?
• Which option correctly lists the Elements of Art?
• Which scenario best exemplifies constructive criticism?
• What are the additive primary colors?
• What is the term for providing balanced, helpful feedback on someone else's creative work?
• What term describes the 3-4 letter suffix at the end of a document name (for example, PSD)?
• Which device should be used to protect electronics from power surges and should be the only one plugged into a single duplex outlet?
• The degree of lightness or darkness of a color is called what?
• The outside boundaries of a full-page composition are called what?
• What is the typical order for creating sketches?
• InDesign or Quark is considered what type of program?
• Which term describes the area beyond the intended trim that ensures no unprinted edges appear after cutting?
• Sketches that suggest actual dimensions and precise placement of elements are called what?
• Which type of image is constructed using mathematical formulas and can be resized without losing image quality?
• The process of offering valid and well-reasoned opinions about the work of others, usually involving both positive and negative comments, in a friendly manner is called:
• Which statement accurately describes digital measurements from smallest to largest?
• A computer monitor generates three colors of light which are?
• Which document outlines goals and constraints for a design project and is provided by the client?
• Which Photoshop layer would you select to apply textures to an image?
• What is the name of the primary file management application that appears when a Mac finishes starting up?
• If you want to use a copyrighted photo for your advertisement, you must ______ the image before you can use it.
• The top part of a document is called what?
• Which term describes the marks used to align the printer and the cut lines during trimming?
• Which colors are categorized as cool colors?
• Which role typically ensures consistency across a design project and guides the overall visual direction?
• What color results from additive primary colors when combined?
• What term describes an illustration that stands alone without a background and is used to highlight featured areas on a webpage?