Typography Quiz

What is the smallest unit of measurement in typography?

• Em

• Pica

• Inch

• Point

In digital typefaces, what is the em size of a font equal to?

• Its pixel size

• Its pica size

• Its inch size

• Its point size

What is the optimal point size for print?

• 8-10 points

• 5-7 points

• 10-12 points

• 15-25 points

What is the alternative name for uppercase letters?

• Lowercase

• Majuscule

• Small caps

• Minuscule

What is the purpose of an em dash?

• To denote a break in the sentence

• To replace a hyphen

• To denote a range of numbers

• To separate words

What is the command for an en dash on a Mac?

• Option-Hyphen

• Shift-Option-Hyphen

• Alt + Ctrl + (minus)

• Ctrl + (minus)

What does kerning refer to?

• Spacing between two individual characters

• Spacing between words

• Spacing between lines

• Spacing between paragraphs

What is the x-height of a typeface?

• The height of the lowercase 'x'

• The height of the uppercase letters

• The height of the ascenders

• The height of the descenders

What does readability in typography refer to?

• Color contrast

• Font size

• Arranging text for accessibility

• Differentiating characters

What is the recommended line length for optimal readability?

• 45-75 characters

• 75-100 characters

• 30-45 characters

• 20-30 characters