P1 - DEAR Quiz - A 20 Minute Intro to Typography Basics

What does the author suggest about developing skills in typography?

• It requires a solid understanding of the basics

• It is quick and easy to master

• It is not necessary for a career in design

• It can be ignored in graphic design

What is the function of tracking in typography?

• Adjusting the spacing between individual characters.

• Adjusting the height of capital letters.

• Adjusting the spacing of a group of characters.

• Adjusting the width of letters.

What is the role of leading in typography?

• To adjust the width of columns

• To combine characters that clash

• To generate sufficient space between lines for readability

• To justify text on both sides

What can happen if the measure of text is too wide?

• The text will be too narrow to read comfortably.

• The text may be difficult to read as the eye has to move a lot more after each line.

• The text will have too much space between lines.

• The text will look too rigid.

What is the 'rag' in typography?

• The uneven vertical edge of a block of type

• The horizontal alignment of text

• The color of the text

• The font size of the text