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Key Facts: Pancyprian TS Graphic Arts III Θ.Κ. Exam

405

Official subject code for ΓΡΑΦΙΚΕΣ ΤΕΧΝΕΣ ΙΙΙ Τ.Σ. (Θ.Κ.) in the 2026 Pancyprian Access Examinations

Cyprus Examinations Service

3 hours

Official examination duration from the 2026 timetable (08:00–11:00)

Cyprus Examinations Service

EUR 25

2026 fee per access subject (not code 032)

Cyprus Examinations Service

0–20

Marking scale for each Pancyprian subject

Cyprus Examinations Service

8–26 June 2026

Examination period of the 2026 Pancyprian Access Examinations

Cyprus Examinations Service

100

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Free 100-question English-language MCQ study bank for Pancyprian Technical School Graphic Arts III Theoretical Direction (code 405). Official duration: 3 hours. Official fee: EUR 25.00 per access subject in 2026. MCQs cannot replace drawing/design production on the official paper.

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1In typography, what is a serif?
A.A small finishing stroke at the end of a letter's main strokes
B.The enclosed counter space inside a letter such as 'o'
C.The vertical space between two lines of type
D.A decorative illustration placed at the start of a chapter
Explanation: A serif is the small stroke or foot attached to the ends of a letterform's main strokes. Typefaces with these strokes are serif faces; those without are sans-serif.
2Which typeface is a sans-serif design?
A.Times New Roman
B.Garamond
C.Helvetica
D.Baskerville
Explanation: Helvetica is a neo-grotesque sans-serif with no finishing strokes. The others are serif faces.
3What does 'leading' refer to in typography?
A.Horizontal spacing between individual letters
B.Vertical distance between baselines of successive lines
C.Width of the margins around a text block
D.Thickness of a letter's main vertical strokes
Explanation: Leading is baseline-to-baseline vertical spacing, named after lead strips used in metal type. It strongly affects readability.
4Kerning adjusts which relationship?
A.Space between specific pairs of letters
B.Overall letter spacing across a whole word or line
C.Space between paragraphs
D.Height of capital letters relative to x-height
Explanation: Kerning fine-tunes spacing between particular letter pairs (e.g. A–V) so optical gaps look even.
5X-height is best described as:
A.Height of lowercase letters excluding ascenders and descenders
B.Height of capital letters from baseline to top
C.Total height including ascenders and descenders
D.Width of the widest capital letter
Explanation: X-height is the height of the lowercase 'x' body. Faces with large x-heights often read more clearly at small sizes.
6Tracking differs from kerning because tracking:
A.Applies uniform letter-spacing across a selected range of characters
B.Only adjusts punctuation marks
C.Changes the baseline of selected letters
D.Converts text from serif to sans-serif
Explanation: Tracking (letter-spacing) evenly expands or tightens spacing across a selection; kerning targets specific pairs.
7For dense body text in a printed brochure, which choice is generally most readable?
A.A well-designed serif text face at comfortable size and leading
B.An ultra-condensed display face set solid
C.All-caps script calligraphy
D.A novelty outline face at 6 pt
Explanation: Serif text faces with adequate size and leading remain a strong default for continuous printed reading; display and novelty faces suit short headlines.
8Typographic hierarchy primarily helps readers by:
A.Signalling relative importance of titles, subheads and body text
B.Increasing ink coverage on every page
C.Eliminating the need for images
D.Forcing every line to the same length
Explanation: Hierarchy uses size, weight, colour and position so readers scan structure quickly — essential in ads, packs and identity systems.
9An ascender is the part of a lowercase letter that:
A.Rises above the x-height, as in 'b', 'd' or 'h'
B.Drops below the baseline, as in 'g' or 'y'
C.Forms the enclosed counter of 'o'
D.Connects two letters in a ligature
Explanation: Ascenders rise above the x-height; descenders fall below the baseline.
10Point size in digital typography traditionally measures:
A.The body size of the type, historically 1/72 of an inch per point
B.The exact physical height of every capital letter on paper
C.The number of characters that fit on one line
D.The resolution of the output device in dpi
Explanation: A typographic point is conventionally 1/72 inch; point size refers to the type's body size, not a single measured capital height.

About the Pancyprian TS Graphic Arts III Θ.Κ. Exam

The Pancyprian Access Examination in Technical School Graphic Arts III (Theoretical Direction) (code 405, ΓΡΑΦΙΚΕΣ ΤΕΧΝΕΣ ΙΙΙ Τ.Σ. (Θ.Κ.)) is a centrally set 2026 subject assessment administered by the Examinations Service of the Cyprus Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth for university admission ranking in Cyprus and Greece. Official specification domains cover the logo and its applications, packaging and graphic design, and advertising and communication. A 3-hour paper combines written theory with design-production exercises; English-language MCQs cannot replace drawing/design production. Distinct from lyceum Graphic Arts (046) and practical-direction Graphic Arts III (504).

Exam sponsor: Examinations Service, Cyprus Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

A 3-hour Technical School Graphic Arts III assessment (theoretical direction) with written theory and design-production exercises (logo, packaging, advertising). English-language MCQ study adaptation of typography, colour, print, layout, digital graphics theory and design principles; MCQs cannot replace drawing/design production on the official paper. Distinct from lyceum code 046 and practical-direction code 504.

Time Limit

3 hours per the official 2026 timetable

Passing Score

Marked on a 0–20 scale; no pass mark — feeds the access/ranking grade (βαθμός πρόσβασης) for Cyprus and Greece public university allocation.

Exam / Certification Fees

EUR 25.00 per access subject for 2026 (EUR 50.00 only for Practical Physical Performance Test code 032), payable electronically by card during the official 2–17 April 2026 payment window per Examinations Service notices.

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

18%

Logo And Brand Applications

Practice coverage of logos, symbols, wordmarks and corporate-identity applications mapped to the official Pancyprian specification for code 405.

18%

Packaging And Graphic Design

Practice coverage of packaging structure, dielines, materials and graphic design for packs mapped to the official Pancyprian specification for code 405.

16%

Advertising And Communication

Practice coverage of advertising media, visual hierarchy and communication strategy mapped to the official Pancyprian specification for code 405.

16%

Typography

Practice coverage of type anatomy, classification, hierarchy and legibility for Technical School Graphic Arts III theoretical study.

16%

Colour Theory And Print Processes

Practice coverage of colour models, harmony, print processes and finishing for Technical School Graphic Arts III theoretical study.

16%

Layout Digital Graphics Design Principles

Practice coverage of layout grids, digital graphics theory and core design principles for Technical School Graphic Arts III theoretical study.

Preparing for the Pancyprian TS Graphic Arts III Θ.Κ. Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Marked on a 0–20 scale; no pass mark — feeds the access/ranking grade (βαθμός πρόσβασης) for Cyprus and Greece public university allocation.
  • Assessment: A 3-hour Technical School Graphic Arts III assessment (theoretical direction) with written theory and design-production exercises (logo, packaging, advertising). English-language MCQ study adaptation of typography, colour, print, layout, digital graphics theory and design principles; MCQs cannot replace drawing/design production on the official paper. Distinct from lyceum code 046 and practical-direction code 504.
  • Time limit: 3 hours per the official 2026 timetable
  • Exam / certification fees: EUR 25.00 per access subject for 2026 (EUR 50.00 only for Practical Physical Performance Test code 032), payable electronically by card during the official 2–17 April 2026 payment window per Examinations Service notices. Official sources

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Pancyprian TS Graphic Arts III Θ.Κ.: Suggested Study Strategy

1Read the official 2026 specification row for code 405 (ΓΡΑΦΙΚΕΣ ΤΕΧΝΕΣ ΙΙΙ Τ.Σ. (Θ.Κ.)) — logo applications, packaging graphic design, and advertising communication — before drilling MCQs.
2Practise timed logo and packaging design briefs on A3 with your own media; MCQs cannot replace drawing/design production.
3After each wrong answer, rewrite the rule or concept in your own words with one new example tied to a logo, pack, or advert.
4Schedule weekly timed practice with official past papers so you build Part A theory and Part B design skills together.
5Confirm logistics (centre, materials, language of response) from panexams.moec.gov.cy announcements, not from third-party summaries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the official Pancyprian Technical School Graphic Arts III (Theoretical Direction) exam?

No. The official assessment is administered by the Cyprus Examinations Service as a mixed written and design-production paper under code 405. This bank is a free English-language MCQ study adaptation for revision; MCQs cannot replace drawing/design production. Practise every required non-MCQ component with official past papers and the specification.

How is code 405 different from 046 and 504?

Code 405 is Technical School Graphic Arts III, Theoretical Direction (Θ.Κ.). Code 046 is lyceum Graphic Arts. Code 504 is the same Graphic Arts III title under Practical Direction (Π.Κ.). They are separately coded subjects with distinct sittings and briefs.

How is the subject marked?

Like all Pancyprian access subjects it is marked on a 0–20 scale. There is no pass mark; the grade contributes to the access/ranking grade used for admission to public universities in Cyprus and Greece.

What is the 2026 exam fee?

EUR 25.00 per access subject (EUR 50.00 only for Practical Physical Performance Test code 032), payable by card in the official 2–17 April 2026 window, with exemptions for specified groups.

Who can sit this examination?

Final-year student or graduate of a Cyprus public secondary school (lyceum cycle), the English School Nicosia, a licensed private school, or an equivalent foreign upper-secondary school (with certification), within Examinations Service nationality/residence rules. Applications are electronic; un-promoted final-year students with 135+ absences are excluded.

Why is the practice bank in English?

OpenExamPrep publishes one English-language practice URL per exam. Where the tested skill is another language, stems/options may retain that language while explanations stay in English. The bank is not an official translation of the Greek exam environment.

How should I use this bank with official materials?

Use the bank to diagnose weak syllabus areas, then switch to Θέματα - Λύσεις and the official specification on panexams.moec.gov.cy for timed written and design-production practice that this bank does not simulate.