Typography :Fundamentals of Graphic Design (Graphic Design Specialization) Answers 2026

1. Question 1

What is this area of a letterform called?

❌ Outer Space
❌ Letter Hole
❌ Oval
✅ Counterspace

Explanation:
The enclosed or partially enclosed negative space inside a letter (like in O, A, P) is called counterspace.

What are the parts of letters that fall below the baseline called?

✅ Descenders
❌ Rudders
❌ Ascenders
❌ Tails

Explanation:
Letters like g, j, p, q, y have parts that fall below the baseline called descenders.

What is the term for this measurement in letterforms?

❌ cap height
❌ y-height
❌ a-height
✅ x-height

Explanation:
x-height measures the height of lowercase letters (like “x”) excluding ascenders and descenders.

What is the term for letter spacing and word spacing combined?

❌ Trucking
✅ Tracking
❌ Type Spacing
❌ Tricking

Explanation:
Tracking refers to the overall spacing between letters and words across a block of text.

What is the measurement system for type called?

❌ Pint size
❌ Inch size
❌ Lead size
✅ Point size

Explanation:
Typography is measured in points, not inches or other units.

What is the term when both left and right edges align vertically?

❌ Range Right
✅ Justified
❌ Centered
❌ Range Left

Explanation:
Justified text aligns evenly on both the left and right margins.

What is the distance between baselines called?

✅ Leading
❌ Lineage
❌ x-height
❌ cap height

Explanation:
Leading controls vertical spacing between lines of text.

Is Bodoni an Old Style, Transitional, or Modern serif typeface?

❌ Old Style
❌ Transitional
✅ Modern

Explanation:
Bodoni is a Modern serif with high contrast and thin hairlines.

Is Futura a Grotesque, Geometric, or Humanist sans serif?

✅ Geometric
❌ Grotesque
❌ Humanist

Explanation:
Futura is based on geometric shapes like circles and triangles.

What very popular type family is shown here?

✅ Helvetica
❌ Times
❌ Caslon
❌ Bodoni

Explanation:
Helvetica is one of the most widely used sans-serif typefaces in design history.