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1
Who gets credit for creating the 1st Roman typeface, revolutionizing typography by enabling more text to fit on 1 page?
Johannes Gutenberg
Aldus Manutius
Nicolas Jenson
William Caslon
2
What prompted the font change within the U.S. State Department?
A suggestion from Microsoft's Office team
Complaints from employees regarding visual impairment issues
Secretary Antony Blinken's personal preference
A government mandate to modernize office practices
3
Young Sheldon would most enjoy a trip to which of these cities?
Gondar, Ethiopia
Howick, New Zealand
Ravenna, USA
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
4
What was Erika Iris Simmons' motivation to make something out of her cassette tapes?
She knew that her tapes were useless
She could make more money off of cassette tape sculptures
She had a crush on Jim Morrison
She wanted to make history with a new innovative form of art
5
Which typeface, created by John Baskerville, was first criticized for its thickness but was later revived?
transitional typefaces
blackletter typefaces
Roman typefaces
modern serifs
6
One of the most advertised benefits of Cryptocurrencies is also its biggest complaint by governments, which is...
It is easier for citizens to use cashless payment apps
It is difficult to explain what a blockchain is
It is more difficult for governments to translate currencies exchange
It is harder for police to track illegal money and purchases
7
What is the main advantage of Amazon Go stores over traditional shops?
Faster checkout process
"Just walk out" shopping experience
No need for physical cash
Lower prices on all items
8
Which of the following would not be used to describe Nobuo Sekine's artwork?
It is colorful
It is temporary
It is natural
It is large in scale
9
What is a common issue faced by customers using self-checkout machines according to the article?
Limited payment options
Excessive personal interaction
Inaccurate identification of items
Slow transaction speed
10
What was the main difficulty in printing the bull's-eye bar code?
Avoiding imperfections that could render the system unworkable
Ensuring accuracy in the printing process
Developing a rotating turret of ballpoint pens
Finding a suitable material for printing
11
What set Sans Serif fonts apart from other font types introduced in the 19th century?
They were primarily used for calligraphy.
They were based on typographic principles rather than manuscript models.
They were the first to use extreme stroke contrast.
They lacked serifs, making them distinct.
12
It would be most fitting to say that John Key got...
'L bozo'ed
'nah id win'ed
ratioed
skill issued
13
What did Claude de Jongh paint?
St Donats Castle
High Line Park
Old London Bridge
Parador Alcaniz
14
What was significant about the First Italic Typeface introduced in 1501?
It aimed to improve readability by making letterforms more distinguishable.
It was the first sans serif font.
It was the first font with extreme stroke contrast
It allowed even more text to fit onto a page.
15
Which of the following has made a poem that is most likely to bring up traumatic experiences for Americans?
Wslawa Szymborska
Koh Buck Song
Norman Dubie
John Hay
16
What is one of the main reasons cited for the backlash against self-checkout technology?
Enhanced customer experience
Reduced labor expenses
Increased efficiency
Higher merchandise losses due to errors and theft
17
What did Picasso portray in his 1937 Cubist classic painting, Guernica?
Future first president leading his men to a pivotal attack on the British
Stabbing the radical Jean-Paul Marat as he took a bath.
The German bombing of a small Basque town, in fractured screams
The Invasion of Ukraine
18
If a historic landmark was too crowded, which country would most likely build a replica across the street?
France
Genovia
India
Peru
19
Which of the following shows does not utilize the literary device of "alternate history"?
For All Mankind
Loki
Yellowstone
The Man in the High Castle
20
While some artists disagree with using AI, which artist would agree with you using AI on your next art assignment?
Kehinde Wiley
Artemisia Gentileschi
Julian van Dieken
Gordon Ramsey
21
Blending fantasy and real tragedies can be controversial. Which film was criticized for referencing the 2011 tsunami?
Your Name
Suzume
Lonely Castle in the Mirror
The Simpson's Movie
22
Who are the Mennonites in Belize?
Killed one man to save a hundred thousand
Took 80 years to carve their entire canon into wooden tablets
Prefer horses and buggies over Limos and Teslas
Destroyed their mechanical looms
23
What was the problem for the casting of Richard III by the The Globe Theatre in London?
The actor was too good-looking
The actor wasn't disabled
The actor was a woman
The actor was black
24
Which type of map would minimize the amount of distortion?
Stereographic
Globe
Cylindrical Map
Mercator Map
25
Many modern musicians share or sell music for use on social media before making it big, which mirrors the career of...
the Backstreet Boys
Ludwig von Beethoven
Arturo Toscanini
Charles Dibdin
26
Which leader would most likely say: "There are some weeks when nothing happens, but some classes when weeks happen."
Suga
Vladmir Lenin
Benjamin Franklin
Angela Merkel
27
The Hijaz Scale, familiarly used in many films and TV shows, is considered an example of what?
Irregular Riff
Musical Cliche
Modern Yodeling
Andalusian Cadence
28
Which font type aimed to make letterforms more distinguishable from each other, thus improving readability?
Old Style
Modern Serifs
Roman typeface
Slab Serif
29
Which font type, introduced in 1815, was more attention-grabbing than traditional serifs due to its lack of curvature?
Slab Serif
Old Style
Italic Typeface
Roman typeface
30
Which product was the item marked with a UPC that was FIRST scanned at the checkout of Troy's Marsh Supermarket?
Juicy Fruit chewing gum
Cheerios cereal
Hershey's chocolate bars
Coca-Cola
31
Is this an example of a serif or sans serif typeface?
What's a serif?
sans serif
serif
32
In the 2000's, the Daily Show, a comedy/satire news show, became one of the most trusted news sources for young people.
False
True
33
Why did the English riot in 1752?
A tariff was imposed on art
They disliked how friendly the government was to the French
They were upset and confused about the loss of 11 days
The government was way too harsh with executing civilians
34
What tactic is NOT mentioned in the article as a method used by some customers to exploit self-checkout systems?
Walking out without paying
Using mobile payment apps
Swapping items
Not scanning an item
35
What historical insight can be gained from studying old menus?
Details about prices and popular dishes of the time
Explanations for the decline in certain food items
Insights into changing attitudes towards technology
Information about past restaurant décor
36
What characteristic distinguishes Slab Serif fonts from traditional serifs?
Lack of serifs
Extreme contrast between strokes
Curvature on the serifs
Simplified letterforms
37
When Sec. of State Blinken emailed the State Department regarding a change in font style, to which song did he allude?
"(I've Had) The Time of My Life" by Jennifer Warnes and Bill Medley
"The Times They Are A-Changin'" by Bob Dylan
"Time after Time" by Cyndi Lauper
"Time in a Bottle" by Jim Croce
38
Aliens have often been used in songs to critique human's negative impact on the Earth, which song is the most hopeful?
Styx's "Come Sail Away"
Ace Frehley's "Space Invader"
Ella Fitzgerald's "Two Little Men in a Flying Saucer"
Parliament's "Mothership Connection: Star Child"
39
According to Anne Theriault's article, what was one of the chief pleasures she experienced while in Italy?
Attending cultural events
Shopping for souvenirs
Reading the menu descriptions
Sightseeing famous landmarks
40
What is the average loss from companies that use self checkout systems?
3%
4%
1%
2%
41
Who do many scholars call ‘the world’s first historian’?
Marat
Vitaly Komar
Herodotus
Alexander Melamid
42
What sparked the "font detective," Thomas Phinney's interest in forensic font examination?
A class in typography during college.
A personal fascination with typography.
An invitation to consult for Adobe Systems.
A request from a lawyer regarding a suspected will forgery.
43
Egyptomania began around what year?
1900
1800
2000
1700
44
Someone with 200 spare army boots is most likely to make which work of art?
Judith and Holofernes
The Opening of the Diet 1683
Missa
The Ocher Atelier
45
Chernobyl could've easily been avoided if...
They had used boron tipped control rods
The staff was paying attention
The reactor was built with more care
Fish didn't have legs
46
If Erika Iris Simmons was asked to created an artistic portrait of your favorite teacher, what would it be made out of?
Butter
Their Class Textbooks
Their Old Clothing
Their Favorite Food
47
The first Roman typeface was made by which font-natic?
John Baskerville
Johannes Gutenburg
Nicholas Jensen
William Caslon I
48
Which of the following were NOT blamed for the burning of the Library of Alexandria?
Caliph Omar
Theophilus
Mark Antony
Julius Caesar
49
Why did Anne Theriault find QR code menus inconvenient?
They are difficult to scan
They lack aesthetic appeal
They require internet access
They disrupt shared dining experiences
50
There are many justified critiques of the "Walmart Effect", but what is a major benefit often discussed by economists?
The mascot for Walmart is a smiley face
Walmart prevents competition in specific neighborhoods and counties
Walmarts lead to the development of wooded areas and grasslands
Low income neighborhoods benefit from Walmart's low pricing
51
Which of the following written languages would be the most difficult for us to interpret and learn from?
Geoglyphs
Runes
Cuneiform
Nbisidi
52
What is the main goal of the Johnston100 typeface?
To simplify the font for easier reading
To completely overhaul the original typeface
To incorporate new symbols like emojis
To maintain the original soul while adapting it for the digital age
53
How did Phinney determine the authenticity of the disputed will in his first case?
By comparing the ink used with historical records.
By counting individual pixels and examining ink patterns.
By consulting with other forensic experts.
By analyzing the handwriting of the document.
54
According to the concept of "kusoge", which of the following would be the most popular?
Retro gaming and polaroid cameras
Lo-fi Beats and Music Apps
A Taylor Swift Cover of the "Rick Rolling" Song
Thrift Store Clothes and Pinterest Boards
55
"Living museums" can be criticized for their depictions of history. Ex: Plimoth Patuxet in US has been criticized for:
Poor/lack of representation of indigenous cultures and people
Inaccurate reproductions of pilgrim meals
The museum was featured in Netflix's "Wednesday"
The language used was considered too modern
56
Hippos replacing giant llamas in the Colombian countryside after a major disaster would be an example of...
Primary Succession
Secondary Succession
57
What is significant about Aptos, the town after which the new font is named?
It is located in Colorado.
It has a diverse climate and landscape.
It is the birthplace of the font designer, Steve Matteson.
58
Which of these artists used Charlie Brown in one of their artworks?
Betye Saar
Kaws
Banksy
Andy Warhol
59
Where was Joe Woodland when he had the idea for the first bar code?
in the military
in college
a beach in Miami
a supermarket
60
Which font type aimed to fit more text on a single page by simplifying letterforms?
Slab Serif
Old Style
Roman typeface
Modern Serifs
61
Why did Microsoft decide to change the name of the font from Bierstadt to Aptos?
Bierstadt was difficult to pronounce.
Users didn't take the name Bierstadt seriously.
Aptos was preferred by the font designer, Steve Matteson.
Aptos sounded more modern and appealing.
62
Which group of people introduced the earliest record-keeping systems?
Chinese
Mongols
Sumerians
Russians
63
What types of products are typically sold in Amazon Go stores?
Electronics and gadgets
Books and stationery
Clothing and accessories
Ready-to-eat meals and grocery essentials
64
If you could time travel to the past, what is your biggest problem when trying to buy your favorite childhood product?
The money would be different
The nostalgia would be too much
There was no Line Pay back then
It would be difficult to talk to the cashier
65
Which is not a factor that limits paleo artists' attempts at recreating extinct animals?
Soft tissues, hair, and feathers do not fossilize
They do not have access to the fossils
Some animals change between childhood and adulthood
Many animal skeletons are incomplete
66
Which of the following popular songs captured the vibe of the 1990's not once, but twice through a very popular cover?
George Michael's "Freedom! 90"
Lis Sorenson's "Braendt"
Matchbox Twenty's "Push"
Sound Garden's "Black Hole Sun"
67
According to Suzume, what caused the Fukushima nuclear disaster?
A bomb detonated in the middle of the ocean
A giant worm from another dimension
A tsunami
A sabotage attempt by a spy posing as a powerplant worker
68
Which font would a forensic font expert most likely associate with both the US government and the company Microsoft?
Georgia
Calibri
Times New Roman
Wing Dings
69
How has modern technology helped to recreate the missing parts of old castles, like Castillo San Felipe del Morro?
LED Lights on Drones
Apple Vision Pro and VR
Play Doh and Glue
3D Printing Missing Parts
70
What is the name of the new default font chosen by Microsoft for its productivity apps like Word and Outlook?
Aptos
Helvetica
Calibri
Bierstadt
71
Whose version of Nighthawks features an alien?
Red Grooms
Moebius
Banksy
Gottfried Helnwein
72
What prompted the recent change in London Underground's typeface?
Government regulation
Social media's growing influence
Technological advancements in printing
Aesthetic preferences of commuters
73
According to Jordan Novet's article, what percent of Microsoft's revenue comes from Office products?
47%
10%
30%
24%
74
What is one significant aspect of typography that Phinney emphasizes?
Its connection to fashion and furniture design.
Its impact on branding.
Its historical roots.
Its role in psychological research.
75
If you believe that actors in movies need to accurately portray historical figures, who would you not cast as Lincoln?
Benjamin Walker
Graham Sibley
Daniel Day Lewis
Sam Waterston
76
The presidential election was won by a prisoner in which country?
India
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Palestine
77
What was the primary purpose of Gutenberg's Blackletter Calligraphy?
To fit more text on a single page
To improve readability
To introduce extreme stroke contrast
To create attention-grabbing headlines
78
Which event significantly impacted the cityscape of San Francisco captured in William M. McCarthy's photographs?
The construction of the Golden Gate Bridge
The San Francisco earthquake
The California Gold Rush
The Rwandan Genocide
79
What is backpropagation used for?
A de-extinction method similar to back-breeding
Training neural networks
Spreading misinformation
Managing water levels by implementing dams
80
What is the significance of the switch from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar?
It introduced leap years for the first time
It started on Jan 1st
It was based on lunar cycles instead of solar cycles
It was more accurate
81
Which font type, introduced in the 1780s, is best suited for headlines and display uses?
Slab Serif
Modern Serifs
Old Style
Sans Serif
82
Ancient sloths were massive, fast, swimming monsters. What process would we use to change today's sloths back to titans?
Selective Breeding
Pokemon Breeding
Back Breeding
Re-breeding
83
After Richard III died in battle, where was his body eventually located by archaeologists?
Under a Parking Lot
Near Stonehenge
In the Thames River
Entombed in the Tower of London
84
Artists like Andy Warhol and Banksy have to ask permission from companies before creating artworks of their products.
False
True
85
Why did the State Department previously switch from Courier New 12 to Times New Roman?
Times New Roman offered a crisper and cleaner appearance.
Times New Roman was deemed more accessible for visually impaired people.
Courier New 12 was too modern for the department's needs.
Courier New 12 was considered aesthetically displeasing.
86
What type of font did Gutenberg's Blackletter Calligraphy use?
Roman typeface
Italic Typeface
Blackletter
Sans Serif
87
What drove Phinney to officially establish himself as "The Font Detective"?
His fascination with typography
Pressure from clients
High demand and financial potential
A desire for a career change
88
What significant invention in the mid-15th century revolutionized the production of books?
the telegraph
the printing press
the typewriter
the fountain pen
89
When did Mount Vesuvius first erupt?
82 CE
81 CE
80 CE
79 CE
90
New Zealand voters declined the use of a new flag to differentiate them from Australia.
True
False
91
Who is considered the 1st full-time type designer? He created iconic fonts like Copperplate Gothic and Goudy Old Style?
Frederic Goudy
Max Miedinger
Johannes Gutenberg
William Caslon
