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UCM / Madrid
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PAU Commission Community of Madrid
90 Mins
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Madrid PAU Guidelines
EUR 93.02
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100
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LOMLOE 2º Bachillerato
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1What is the fundamental difference between kerning and tracking in typography?
A.Kerning adjusts the spacing between specific character pairs, whereas tracking adjusts uniform spacing across an entire range of selected text.
B.Kerning adjusts the vertical spacing between baselines, whereas tracking adjusts horizontal letter width.
C.Kerning increases text size proportionally, whereas tracking changes font weight.
D.Kerning applies exclusively to serif fonts, whereas tracking applies only to sans-serif fonts.
Explanation: Kerning refers to proportional optical spacing adjustments between individual pairs of characters (such as 'AV' or 'To') to resolve awkward visual gaps. Tracking, on the other hand, applies uniform spacing changes globally across a block or line of text.
2In typography, how is 'leading' defined?
A.The vertical distance measured from the baseline of one line of text to the baseline of the next line of text.
B.The horizontal space between consecutive words within a justified paragraph.
C.The height of lowercase letters excluding ascenders and descenders.
D.The thickness of the primary vertical stem in a capital letter.
Explanation: Leading is the vertical measurement from one baseline to the baseline of the line immediately above or below it. Historically named after metal lead strips placed between lines of moveable type, it dictates line spacing.
3A graphic designer sets a body copy paragraph using a 10 pt font with 140% leading. What is the calculated leading value in points?
A.14 pt
B.12 pt
C.16 pt
D.24 pt
Explanation: Leading expressed as a percentage is calculated by multiplying the font size by the percentage factor. For 10 pt type at 140% leading: 10 pt × 1.40 = 14 pt leading.
4Which characteristic distinctively defines Didone (Modern) serif typefaces such as Bodoni and Didot?
A.Extreme contrast between thick and thin strokes, perfectly vertical stress, and flat unbracketed hairline serifs.
B.Low contrast between strokes, angled stress, and heavily bracketed rounded serifs.
C.Uniform thick unbracketed square serifs of equal weight to the primary stems.
D.Geometric construction based entirely on primitive circles, triangles, and squares.
Explanation: Didone or Modern serifs, developed in the late 18th century by Giambattista Bodoni and Firmin Didot, feature intense vertical axis stress, dramatic contrast between thick vertical stems and hairline horizontal strokes, and flat unbracketed serifs.
5Why is the CMYK color model categorized as a subtractive color system?
A.Combining inks subtracts or absorbs reflected light wavelengths, resulting in darker colors approaching black as more ink is added.
B.Adding color pigments subtracts physical weight from printed paper sheets.
C.The computer display subtracts electronic voltage to render cyan, magenta, and yellow pixels.
D.CMYK colors subtract digital file size compared to RGB image files.
Explanation: In print media, cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks act as physical filters that absorb (subtract) specific light wavelengths from white ambient light. Combining all three primary inks absorbs light across the spectrum, producing black.
6A standard A4 page measures 210 mm × 297 mm. If a printer requires a standard 3 mm bleed on all four sides for a full-bleed poster layout, what are the mandatory dimensions of the uncropped artwork file?
A.216 mm × 303 mm
B.213 mm × 300 mm
C.216 mm × 300 mm
D.220 mm × 307 mm
Explanation: Bleed must extend 3 mm beyond every outer border. Therefore, 3 mm is added to both the left and right sides (+6 mm total width: 210 + 6 = 216 mm) and to both top and bottom (+6 mm total height: 297 + 6 = 303 mm).
7What structural elements form the building blocks of a modular grid in publication layout?
A.Columns, spatial rows, modules, gutters, and page margins.
B.Color swatches, vector paths, layers, and master pages.
C.Kerning pairs, tracking metrics, ascenders, and descenders.
D.Crop marks, registration crosses, color bars, and trim lines.
Explanation: A modular grid divides page space vertically and horizontally using intersecting columns and rows. The resulting spatial units (modules), separated by gutters and bounded by page margins, structure layout content.
8Why do vector graphics maintain resolution independence, whereas raster graphics pixelate when scaled up?
A.Vector graphics are defined mathematically by Bézier curves and points, whereas raster graphics consist of a fixed rectangular grid of pixels.
B.Vector graphics store higher color bit depths than raster image formats.
C.Vector graphics use continuous CMYK ink channels, whereas raster graphics use RGB monitor dots.
D.Vector graphics are saved exclusively in uncompressed binary files.
Explanation: Vector formats (e.g., SVG, EPS) represent geometry via mathematical equations (anchor points, control handles, vectors), allowing crisp recalculation at any scale. Raster images (e.g., JPEG, PNG) store a fixed matrix of pixels, which stretch and pixelate when enlarged.
9How is the 'x-height' of a typeface defined?
A.The height of lowercase letters that have no ascenders or descenders, such as the letter 'x'.
B.The distance from the baseline to the top of capital letters.
C.The length of lower stems extending below the baseline, as seen in 'p' or 'g'.
D.The overall height of an uppercase letter 'X' measured from baseline to cap height.
Explanation: The x-height measures the height of flat lowercase characters without ascenders (e.g., x, v, z, a, e). It dictates perceived font size and visual legibility at small point sizes.
10When is the use of a spot color (such as a Pantone PMS ink) mandatory in commercial print production?
A.When exact corporate brand color fidelity, metallic sheens, or fluorescent pigments cannot be accurately reproduced by four-color CMYK process inks.
B.When printing monochrome black-and-white newspapers at high speed.
C.When converting web RGB files directly to digital PDF desktop printing.
D.When reducing total ink coverage below 100% to speed up press drying times.
Explanation: Spot colors utilize custom pre-mixed inks specified by standard systems (e.g., Pantone PMS). They are essential when brand identity demands absolute color precision or when using specialty inks (metallics, fluorescents) outside the CMYK gamut.
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