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Design Fundamentals Quiz
Test Every Design Fundamental
Ten questions on design principles, color theory, typography, and grid systems, with full explanations for every answer.
🧠 Design Fundamentals Quiz
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10 questions total
Q1. Which design principle refers to the visual difference between elements (e.g., a bold headline vs. light body text)?
A) Alignment
B) Contrast
C) Proximity
D) Repetition
Q2. Grouping related items closer together, and separating unrelated items, describes which principle?
A) Proximity
B) Hierarchy
C) Contrast
D) Balance
Q3. On a standard color wheel, which color pair is complementary?
A) Red and orange
B) Blue and orange
C) Red and yellow
D) Green and yellow
Q4. Which WCAG contrast ratio is the minimum for normal-sized body text (AA level)?
A) 1.5:1
B) 3:1
C) 4.5:1
D) 10:1
Q5. What is a type scale used for in typography?
A) Choosing font colors
B) A consistent set of font sizes across a design
C) Measuring line length
D) Selecting a font family
Q6. Pairing a serif display font with a sans-serif body font is an example of:
A) A grid system
B) Font pairing
C) Color psychology
D) An 8px system
Q7. In an 8px spacing system, which of these values would be a valid spacing choice?
A) 5px
B) 24px
C) 13px
D) 7px
Q8. Why do designers use column grids?
A) To add decoration
B) To create consistent alignment and structure across a layout
C) To choose colors
D) To pick fonts
Q9. Which principle explains why a large, bold headline draws attention before smaller body text?
A) Alignment
B) Visual hierarchy
C) Repetition
D) Proximity
Q10. Which of the following best describes color psychology in design?
A) Choosing colors purely at random
B) The emotional or cultural associations a color carries (e.g., red = urgency)
C) Matching colors to a favorite color of the client
D) Using only black and white
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