Describing Type :Introduction to Typography (Graphic Design Specialization) Answers 2026

1. Question 1

Which quality does not apply to this typeface?

❌ Heavily Modulated
✅ Sans serif
❌ Vertical axis

Explanation:
A typeface with heavy modulation and a vertical axis is a serif typeface, not sans serif.

2. Question 2

Which quality does not apply to this typeface?

❌ Heavily Modulated
✅ Sans serif
❌ Vertical axis

Explanation:
Heavily modulated strokes and a vertical axis indicate a serif design.

3. Question 3

Which quality does not apply to this typeface?

❌ Heavily Modulated
✅ Sans serif
❌ Vertical axis

Explanation:
Sans serif typefaces do not have heavy stroke modulation.

4. Question 4

What is this part of a letterform called?

❌ Gap
✅ Counter
❌ Void

Explanation:
A counter is the enclosed or partially enclosed space inside a letterform.

5. Question 5

What is this part of a letterform called?

❌ Goose neck
✅ Spur
❌ Ascender

Explanation:
A spur is a small projection extending from a main stroke of a letter.

6. Question 6

What is this part of a letterform called?

❌ Terminal
✅ Bulb
❌ Ligature

Explanation:
A bulb is a rounded terminal at the end of a stroke.

7. Question 7

What is this line?

❌ x-height
❌ Water line
✅ Baseline

Explanation:
The baseline is the line upon which most letters sit.

8. Question 8

What does this notation mean?

❌ 6 points cubed
✅ 6 picas and 3 points
❌ 6 pages times 3

Explanation:
Typography notation like 6p3 means 6 picas + 3 points.

9. Question 9

An em space is defined by:

✅ The point size of the typeface
❌ The width of an M&M
❌ 3 picas

Explanation:
An em equals the current point size of the typeface.

10. Question 10

Which style of type is more suitable for text settings?

❌ Dingbats
❌ Sans serif type
✅ Serif type

Explanation:
Serif typefaces are traditionally more readable in long text passages.

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