Design Principles and Elements

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Which of the following is NOT a design principle?

  1. Contrast

  2. Repetition

  3. Balance

  4. Harmony


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Harmony is a design element, not a principle.

What is the primary purpose of contrast in design?

  1. To create visual interest

  2. To emphasize certain elements

  3. To create a sense of depth

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Contrast serves multiple purposes in design, including creating visual interest, emphasizing elements, and creating a sense of depth.

Which design element refers to the arrangement of elements within a composition?

  1. Color

  2. Shape

  3. Form

  4. Composition


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Composition refers to the arrangement and placement of elements within a design.

What is the principle of repetition used to achieve in design?

  1. Emphasis

  2. Unity

  3. Rhythm

  4. Balance


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Repetition is used to create a sense of rhythm and flow in a design.

Which color theory states that colors opposite each other on the color wheel create the highest contrast?

  1. Complementary colors

  2. Triadic colors

  3. Analogous colors

  4. Monochromatic colors


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Complementary colors are opposite each other on the color wheel and create the highest contrast.

What is the primary function of balance in design?

  1. To create visual interest

  2. To emphasize certain elements

  3. To create a sense of stability

  4. To create a sense of movement


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Balance is used to create a sense of stability and equilibrium in a design.

Which design principle refers to the use of similar elements to create a sense of unity?

  1. Contrast

  2. Repetition

  3. Balance

  4. Unity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Unity is achieved by using similar elements to create a sense of cohesion and harmony.

What is the term for the visual weight of an element in design?

  1. Emphasis

  2. Contrast

  3. Balance

  4. Dominance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dominance refers to the visual weight and importance of an element in a design.

Which color theory states that colors adjacent to each other on the color wheel create harmonious combinations?

  1. Complementary colors

  2. Triadic colors

  3. Analogous colors

  4. Monochromatic colors


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Analogous colors are adjacent to each other on the color wheel and create harmonious combinations.

What is the principle of emphasis used to achieve in design?

  1. To create visual interest

  2. To emphasize certain elements

  3. To create a sense of depth

  4. To create a sense of movement


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Emphasis is used to draw attention to specific elements in a design.

Which design element refers to the three-dimensional aspect of an object?

  1. Color

  2. Shape

  3. Form

  4. Texture


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Form refers to the three-dimensional aspect of an object.

What is the principle of movement used to achieve in design?

  1. To create visual interest

  2. To emphasize certain elements

  3. To create a sense of depth

  4. To create a sense of movement


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Movement is used to create a sense of dynamism and flow in a design.

Which color theory states that a color can be modified by adding white, black, or gray to create different shades, tints, and tones?

  1. Complementary colors

  2. Triadic colors

  3. Analogous colors

  4. Monochromatic colors


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Monochromatic colors are created by adding white, black, or gray to a single color.

What is the term for the repetition of a design element at regular intervals?

  1. Rhythm

  2. Pattern

  3. Repetition

  4. Harmony


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Pattern refers to the repetition of a design element at regular intervals.

Which design element refers to the surface quality of an object?

  1. Color

  2. Shape

  3. Form

  4. Texture


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Texture refers to the surface quality of an object.

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