Typography Quiz

Who is credited with the invention of the printing press in the 15th century?

• Johannes Gutenberg

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Isaac Newton

• Galileo Galilei

What is the new default font announced by Microsoft to replace Calibri in its Office suite?

• Aptos

• Times New Roman

• Arial

• Helvetica

What is the London Underground also known as?

• The Rapid Transit

• The Subway

• The Metro

• The Tube

What are the small decorative strokes at the ends of characters in serif fonts called?

• Serifs

• Sans

• Strokes

• Decoratives

Which of the following is an example of a sans serif font?

• Arial

• Times New Roman

• Garamond

• Georgia

What is the term 'sans' in 'sans serif' mean in French?

• Decorative

• Small

• With

• Without

In which context were serif fonts historically more commonly used?

• Digital media and screen-based reading

• Advertisements and billboards

• Websites and online articles

• Printed materials like books, newspapers, and magazines

What is the main reason for the increasing popularity of sans serif fonts in modern design?

• Decorative strokes at the ends of characters

• Traditional and formal appearance

• Guiding the reader's eye along the text

• Clarity and readability on screens

What is the iconic symbol of the London Underground known as?

• Circle

• Roundel

• Sphere

• Oval

Which type of font is considered to have a more modern look and is often easier to read, especially at smaller sizes?

• Sans serif fonts

• Script fonts

• Handwriting fonts

• Serif fonts