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NOCTI Standard 6
NOCTI content related to design, layout and production
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When all the words in a block of text align to the left and rag to the right. | Left Aligned |
| The color model used for printing. | CMYK |
| The number of points in an inch | 72 pts |
| Typographer shorthand for "Point size and leading by(x) line length." | 10/11 by 24 |
| A method of printing on textiles; requires screens, ink, and squeegees. | Screen printing |
| What is normally included in an Identity Package | Consists of letterhead, business card, Envelope. |
| What is the number of business cards that can fit on an 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper with bleeds. | 12 |
| A single word appearing on its own line at the end of a paragraph. | Widow |
| A single line of text/the last line of text from the previous paragraph as the first line of a new paragraph. | Orphan |
| When text is evenly spaced on a line so that all the words in the block align to both the left and right. | Justified Text |
| What are the principles of design? | Balance, emphasis, pattern, rhythm, movement, contrast, unity. |
| Default point size for type | 12 pt |
| Traditional units for measuring type and layout in design | Points & Picas |
| How many points are in one pica? | 1 pica = 12 points |
| How many picas are in one inch? | 6 picas = 1 inch |
| How many points are in one inch? | 72 points = 1 inch. |
| Design Principal focusing on equal visual weight in a design. | Balance |
| Standard business card size | 3.5" x 2" |
| What is a Design/Creative Brief? | The document used by the designer that contains all relevant facts and ideas for a project. |
| What is bleed? | The extra printed area beyond the trim lines. |
| What happens if a file has missing links? | Results in missing images when the file goes to print. |
| Color mode used for digital output | RGB |
| Bright colors and cartoons would be an effective way to market to what demographic? | Children |
| What is the name for 11"x17" paper? | Tabloid |
| What is the name for 8.5"x11" paper? | Letter |
| What principle of design uses repetition of recurring lines, shapes or motifs that provide a feeling of movement? | Rythm |
| What is the name of early drafts that are quick, spontaneous sketches of an idea? | Thumbnail |
| These marks help the printer align color seperations. | Registration Marks |
| These lines help define the "live area" or "safe area" of a layout. | Margins |
| These lines define the edge of the paper when printed and cut. | Trim Lines |
| What is generally considered standard bleed size? | 0.125" - or - 1/8th of an inch |
| A draft version of a product that allows you to explore your ideas and show the intention behind the overall design before investigating time and money into the development; also known as a mock-up or dummy | Protoype |