Design Principles: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 2 Art and Design

Question 1

Which design principle do artists use when they arrange lines, shapes, and colors to guide your eyes around a picture?

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Rhythm

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Balance

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Proportion

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Emphasis

Question 2

When artists use 'balance' in their artwork, what do they create?

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Designs that are visually pleasing and balanced

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Designs that are messy and disorganized

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Designs that are difficult to understand

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Designs that are all the same

Question 3

When artists use the same shapes and colours repeatedly to make their artwork look organised and visually pleasing, which design principle are they using?

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Unity and Coherence

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Balance

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Contrast

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Emphasis

Question 4

In dance, which design principle is most important for creating a sense of balance?

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Balance: ensuring stability and harmony

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Contrast: highlighting differences in the dance

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Rhythm: managing the flow and timing

Question 5

Let's imagine you're designing a new logo. You want it to be eye-catching and easy to remember. How would you use colors and shapes to make your logo stand out?

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Use bright colors and simple shapes. This can make your logo pop and easy to recall.

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Choose dark colors and many different shapes. This makes your logo look mature and professional.

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Black and white is the best choice. It looks classic and will never go out of style.

Question 6

When creating a birthday card for a friend, which design principle will help make your card look organized and visually appealing?

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Arranging the elements on the card in a balanced way

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Using the same size and color for everything

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Adding many different patterns and shapes to the card

Question 7

How can you create contrast in a design by using different design elements?

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Using different textures, like smooth and rough

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Using colors that are similar in shade

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Using shapes that are all the same size

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Repeating the same pattern over and over again

Question 8

How do artists use contrast to make parts of their artwork stand out?

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Using light and dark colors together

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Repeating the same shape many times

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Placing objects very close to each other

Question 9

How does proportion influence the appearance and feel of a design?

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It creates a sense of balance and harmony.

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It adds excitement and interest.

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It makes a design look more realistic.

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It has no effect on the design.

Question 10

What's the main reason we use negative space in design?

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To create balance and make the design look organized.

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To make the design look empty.

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To avoid wasting space.

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It's only important in very complicated designs.

Question 11

In Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting, how has he used contrast to create a sense of mystery and drama?

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By using light and dark colors to create depth and atmosphere.

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By using warm and cool colors to create balance.

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By using complementary colors to create excitement.

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By using analogous colors to create unity.

Question 12

When designing a brochure for a community event, which design principles are important to keep in mind?

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Balance, contrast, and repetition

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Shape, color, and texture

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Size, shape, and space

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Line, shape, and form

Question 13

When you make a shape larger in a picture, what happens?

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It becomes more noticeable.

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It makes the picture more balanced.

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It doesn't affect the picture.

Question 14

To create balance in a design using proportion, what should you do to the most important element?

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Make it the largest.

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Make it the smallest.

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Make it the same size as the other elements.

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Make it a different shape than the other elements.

Question 15

You're designing posters for a circus in China and France. How would you use contrast differently in each poster to match the cultural preferences of the audience?

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Use contrasting colors and patterns in the Chinese poster to create excitement, and use more harmonious colors and patterns in the French poster to create elegance.

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Use bright colors and bold patterns in both posters, as both cultures like visual impact.

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Use subtle colors and minimal patterns in both posters, as both cultures prefer understated designs.

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Use the same colors and patterns in both posters, as design principles are universal.

Question 16

What's an important reason for using negative space in a design?

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To make it look balanced and interesting.

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To add some color.

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To make it look busy and full.

Question 17

Let's imagine you're designing a logo for a new toy store called 'Joyful Kingdom'. Which of these designs would best show the store's fun and exciting brand?

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A logo with bright, contrasting colors and big, playful fonts, arranged in a balanced way.

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A logo with a simple, one-color design and small, fancy fonts, arranged in an uneven way.

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A logo with a busy, layered design and many different fonts and colors, arranged in a cluttered way.

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A logo with a plain, ordinary design that doesn't stand out.

Question 18

You're designing a book cover. How can you make it look balanced and stable?

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Place the title and author's name in the center.

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Use bright colors on one side and dark colors on the other.

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Put a large image in one corner of the cover.

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Use different fonts and sizes for the title and author's name.

Question 19

What is NOT a design principle?

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Imagination

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Balance

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Contrast

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Repetition

Question 20

A design with matching parts on each side is called:

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Symmetrical

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Balanced

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Contrasting

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Rhythmic

Question 21

When design elements appear more than once, it creates a sense of:

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Rhythm

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Harmony

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Variety

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Emphasis

Question 22

Which of these designs is radial?

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A poster with words arranged in a circle

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A painting with a center focus

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A sculpture with balanced sides

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A drawing with a wavy line

Question 23

Which design shows contrast?

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A design with many different colors and shapes

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A design with only light colors

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A design with only one shape

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A design with shapes that are all the same size

Question 24

Which design shows repetition?

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A design with a shape that is used many times

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A design with only one shape and one color

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A design with many different colors and shapes

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A design with curved and straight lines

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a design principle?

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Lightness

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Balance

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Contrast

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Repetition

Question 26

Which of the following skills is NOT important for design?

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Math

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Creativity

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Problem-solving

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Drawing

Question 27

What is the best way to create visual balance in a design?

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Use equal amounts of elements on both sides of a central axis

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Use elements of different sizes and shapes

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Use a variety of colors

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Use only black and white

Question 28

Which color creates the most contrast with blue?

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Red

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Green

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Yellow

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Orange

Question 29

How can you create repetition in a design?

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Use the same shape or element multiple times

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Use different shapes and elements

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Use a variety of colors

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Use only one color

Question 30

When designing, how can you create balance, which means putting things in a way that feels visually stable?

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Put a big object on one side and a small object on the other side.

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Use the same color all over your design.

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Repeat the same pattern around the edges of your design.

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Leave a lot of empty space in your design.

Question 31

Which design principle involves using different colors, shapes, and textures?

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Variety

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Balance

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Contrast

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Repetition

Question 32

In a balanced design, the objects are spread out evenly across the space. Which picture shows good balance?

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The objects are evenly spaced across the picture.

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All the objects are on one side of the picture.

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The objects are all clustered together in the middle of the picture.

Question 33

Contrast in design means using different things to make your design interesting. Which of these is a good example of contrast?

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Using different colors and shapes to make your design more interesting

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Using the same colors and shapes to make your design more unified

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Using the same shapes and sizes to make your design more balanced

Question 34

Which of these is NOT a principle of design?

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Harmony

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Balance

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Contrast

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Repetition

Question 35

How can you use repetition in your designs?

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By using the same shape or color multiple times

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By using different shapes and colors to make your design more varied

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By using a random collection of shapes and colors

Question 36

How can you create balance in your designs?

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By spreading the elements of your design evenly across the space

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By placing the most important elements of your design in the center

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By using a variety of shapes and sizes in your design

Question 37

What is the best definition of design?

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The process of creating a visual representation of an idea

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The process of making something beautiful

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The process of solving a problem

Question 38

What is not a principle of design?

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Depth

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Balance

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Symmetry

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Harmony

Question 39

When a picture has the same elements on both sides, it is an example of which design principle?

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Symmetry

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Balance

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Contrast

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Repetition

Question 40

What should you do when using contrast in a design?

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Use different colors and shapes

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Use similar colors and shapes

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Use many white spaces

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Use only bright colors

Question 41

What is an example of repetition in design?

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Using a pattern or shape more than once

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Using many different shapes and colors

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Using only one color throughout the design

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Using only shapes that are the same size

Question 42

What is the first step in the design process?

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Planning

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Drawing

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Inking

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Scanning

Question 43

What do you use a storyboard for in design?

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To plan the order of events in a story

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To create a color palette

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To choose the fonts

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To design the characters

Question 44

Which design shows balance, with objects evenly distributed on both sides?

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A design with objects of similar size and shape arranged in a mirror-like pattern

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A design with a large object on one side and a small object on the other side

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A design with objects of different sizes and colors scattered randomly

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A design with objects that overlap each other

Question 45

Which of these is an example of how repetition can be used in design?

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Using the same color throughout the design

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Using different shades of the same color

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Using different shapes and sizes of objects

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Using objects that are arranged in a random pattern

Question 46

What is the name for the space around and between objects in a design?

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Negative space

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Positive space

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Empty space

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Background space

Question 47

Which of these does NOT affect how important an object appears in a design?

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Pattern

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Size

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Color

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Shape

Question 48

Which shape is considered the most stable and balanced?

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Circle

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Square

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Triangle

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Rectangle

Question 49

When choosing colors for a design, which of these is NOT important to consider?

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How many colors you can fit in

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The purpose of the design

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The audience who will see it

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The overall feeling you want to create

Question 50

What does 'balance' mean in design?

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Having things that are similar on both sides

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Using bright and bold colors

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Repeating shapes and patterns

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Making everything look different

Question 51

Which of these designs shows good contrast?

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A red circle on a blue background

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A green square on a green background

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A yellow triangle on a yellow background

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A black line on a black background

Question 52

Which of the following is an example of symmetry in design?

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A butterfly with matching wings on both sides

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A tree with leaves only on one side

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A painting with different colors on each side

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A sculpture with shapes that are not the same

Question 53

What is a good way to make a design more interesting?

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Use a mix of colors and shapes

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Make everything the same size and shape

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Keep the design very simple

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Hide some of the elements

Question 54

Which of these is a helpful design tip?

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Make sure your design is balanced and has variety

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Use many different things in your design

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Don't be concerned about making your design neat

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Only use the primary colors

Question 55

Which of these designs is best for sending a clear message?

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A poster with a clear image and easy-to-read text

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A poster with lots of small images and text

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A poster with only text and no images

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A poster with many different fonts and colors

Question 56

What is the most important thing to think about when creating a design?

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How well it works

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How pretty it looks

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How unique it is

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How perfect it is

Question 57

In design, what is balance?

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Arranging elements so that both sides of the design look equally important

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Putting elements on one side of the design to make it look heavy

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Putting all elements in the middle of the design

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Making the design look the same on both sides

Question 58

What is the name for the difference between things in a design?

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Contrast

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Repetition

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Emphasis

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Harmony

Question 59

Which of these is NOT a type of repetition in design?

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Repeating a number

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Repeating a shape

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Repeating a color

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Repeating a texture

Question 60

Why do we use emphasis in design?

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To make a part of the design stand out

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To make the design look more balanced

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To repeat an element in the design

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To create harmony in the design

Question 61

Which of these is NOT an element of design?

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Number

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Line

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Shape

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Color

Question 62

What is the name for the overall feeling of a design?

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Harmony

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Balance

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Contrast

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Emphasis

Question 63

What is the best way to create a sense of balance in a design?

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Using symmetrical elements

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Using asymmetrical elements

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Using only one type of element

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Using no elements at all

Question 64

What is the difference between contrast and variety?

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Contrast refers to the difference between elements, while variety refers to the use of different types of elements.

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Variety refers to the difference between elements, while contrast refers to the use of different types of elements.

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Contrast and variety are the same thing.

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There is no difference between contrast and variety.