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1
What is one significant aspect of typography that Phinney emphasizes?
Its historical roots.
Its impact on branding.
Its connection to fashion and furniture design.
Its role in psychological research.
2
If Caroline S. Brooks was asked to created an artistic portrait of your favorite teacher, what would it be made out of?
Their Old Clothing
Their Favorite Food
Butter
Their Class Textbooks
3
One of the most advertised benefits of Cryptocurrencies is also its biggest complaint by governments, which is...
It is difficult to explain what a blockchain is
It is harder for police to track illegal money and purchases
It is more difficult for governments to translate currencies exchange
It is easier for citizens to use cashless payment apps
4
Which of the following visions of future is currently still a fictional?
flying car
cyberpunk
metaverse
supersonic transport
5
Which of these artists used Charlie Brown in one of their artworks?
Banksy
Andy Warhol
Betye Saar
Kaws
6
Which type of map would minimize the amount of distortion?
Cylindrical Map
Mercator Map
Globe
Stereographic
7
Who is considered the 1st full-time type designer? He created iconic fonts like Copperplate Gothic and Goudy Old Style?
Johannes Gutenberg
Frederic Goudy
William Caslon
Max Miedinger
8
What is one of the main reasons cited for the backlash against self-checkout technology?
Increased efficiency
Higher merchandise losses due to errors and theft
Reduced labor expenses
Enhanced customer experience
9
The first Roman typeface was made by which font-natic?
John Baskerville
Nicholas Jensen
William Caslon I
Johannes Gutenburg
10
What historical insight can be gained from studying old menus?
Insights into changing attitudes towards technology
Explanations for the decline in certain food items
Details about prices and popular dishes of the time
Information about past restaurant décor
11
What tactic is NOT mentioned in the article as a method used by some customers to exploit self-checkout systems?
Using mobile payment apps
Swapping items
Walking out without paying
Not scanning an item
12
Which culture is associated with this outfit?
Vietnamese
Korean
German
Russian
13
Why do A few directors
downscale their show
s to look more
retro
?
Limitation in Visual Appeal
Lack of Innovation
Artistic Expression
Risk of Feeling Dated
14
Chernobyl could've easily been avoided if...
The reactor was built with more care
Fish didn't have legs
The staff was paying attention
They had used boron tipped control rods
15
What types of videos will NOT fit the concept of " Spiff up your real world with old-timey Youtube."
18th century breakfast recipes
Casual Vlogs
Virtual Reality (VR) Gaming
DIY and How-To Tutorials
16
Which of the following statements
IS NOT
the reason why people play retro games?
more accessible gaming experience
a strong sense of nostalgia
Emulation and digital distribution platforms
lack the complex features, mechanics
17
What is the main advantage of Amazon Go stores over traditional shops?
Faster checkout process
No need for physical cash
"Just walk out" shopping experience
Lower prices on all items
18
What is the significance of the switch from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar?
It was more accurate
It introduced leap years for the first time
It was based on lunar cycles instead of solar cycles
It started on Jan 1st
19
What significant invention in the mid-15th century revolutionized the production of books?
the telegraph
the typewriter
the printing press
the fountain pen
20
According to Anne Theriault, what was one of the chief pleasures she experienced while in Italy?
Reading the menu descriptions
Sightseeing famous landmarks
Attending cultural events
Shopping for souvenirs
21
Which calendarization system will be the waterbender most likely fascinated with?
Korean Lunar Calendar
Mayan Calendar
Vikram Sambat Calendar
Gregorian Calendar
22
What was the main difficulty in printing the bull's-eye bar code?
Developing a rotating turret of ballpoint pens
Avoiding imperfections that could render the system unworkable
Finding a suitable material for printing
Ensuring accuracy in the printing process
23
Why did the English riot in 1752?
The government was way too harsh with executing civilians
They disliked how friendly the government was to the French
A tariff was imposed on art
They were upset and confused about the loss of 11 days
24
According to Suzume, what caused the Fukushima nuclear disaster?
A tsunami
A giant worm from another dimension
A bomb detonated in the middle of the ocean
A sabotage attempt by a spy posing as a powerplant worker
25
What was Erika Iris Simmons' motivation to make something out of her cassette tapes?
She knew that her tapes were useless
She had a crush on Jim Morrison
She wanted to make history with a new innovative form of art
She could make more money off of cassette tape sculptures
26
Blending fantasy and real tragedies can be controversial. Which film was criticized for referencing the 2011 tsunami?
The Simpson's Movie
Suzume
Lonely Castle in the Mirror
Your Name
27
What was the problem for the casting of Richard III by the The Globe Theatre in London?
The actor was a woman
The actor was black
The actor was too good-looking
The actor wasn't disabled
28
What was the primary purpose of Gutenberg's Blackletter Calligraphy?
To create attention-grabbing headlines
To introduce extreme stroke contrast
To improve readability
To fit more text on a single page
29
Where was Joe Woodland when he had the idea for the first bar code?
in the military
a beach in Miami
a supermarket
in college
30
The presidential election was won by a prisoner in which country?
Palestine
Bangladesh
Pakistan
India
31
In which game is Lord Blackthorn the newly reigning tyrant?
The Oregon Trail
Street FIghter IV
Ultima V
Assassins Creed
32
Who gets credit for creating the 1st Roman typeface, revolutionizing typography by enabling more text to fit on 1 page?
Johannes Gutenberg
Nicolas Jenson
Aldus Manutius
William Caslon
33
Which video game would this video most represent?
Sid Meier's Pirates
Seven Cities of Gold
Doom
The Oregon Trail
34
What prompted the font change within the U.S. State Department?
Secretary Antony Blinken's personal preference
Complaints from employees regarding visual impairment issues
A government mandate to modernize office practices
A suggestion from Microsoft's Office team
35
Which leader would most likely say: "There are some weeks when nothing happens, but some classes when weeks happen."
Suga
Benjamin Franklin
Angela Merkel
Vladmir Lenin
36
Who's the guy with the hat?
Hitler
Trump
Lenin
Stalin
37
What is the name of the new default font chosen by Microsoft for its productivity apps like Word and Outlook?
Calibri
Aptos
Helvetica
Bierstadt
38
While some artists disagree with using AI, which artist would agree with you using AI on your next art assignment?
Artemisia Gentileschi
Julian van Dieken
Gordon Ramsey
Kehinde Wiley
39
There are many justified critiques of the "Walmart Effect", but what is a major benefit often discussed by economists?
Walmarts lead to the development of wooded areas and grasslands
Low income neighborhoods benefit from Walmart's low pricing
Walmart prevents competition in specific neighborhoods and counties
The mascot for Walmart is a smiley face
40
If you could time travel to the past, what is your biggest problem when trying to buy your favorite childhood product?
There was no Line Pay back then
It would be difficult to talk to the cashier
The nostalgia would be too much
The money would be different
41
Someone with 200 spare army boots is most likely to make which work of art?
Missa
The Opening of the Diet 1683
The Ocher Atelier
Judith and Holofernes
42
Which of the following shows does not utilize the literary device of "alternate history"?
For All Mankind
Loki
The Man in the High Castle
Yellowstone
43
Why did Microsoft decide to change the name of the font from Bierstadt to Aptos?
Aptos was preferred by the font designer, Steve Matteson.
Bierstadt was difficult to pronounce.
Aptos sounded more modern and appealing.
Users didn't take the name Bierstadt seriously.
44
Many modern musicians share or sell music for use on social media before making it big, which mirrors the career of...
Charles Dibdin
Arturo Toscanini
Ludwig von Beethoven
the Backstreet Boys
45
How long would it take for someone to realize they were in a different era based on the text around them?
Instantly
One hour
One day
One week
46
what could be the argument opposing the de-extinct of the extinct species?
Research Opportunities
Biodiversity Conservation
Ethical Considerations
Ecological Restoration
47
What prompted the recent change in London Underground's typeface?
Technological advancements in printing
Government regulation
Social media's growing influence
Aesthetic preferences of commuters
48
Which of the following written languages would be the most difficult for us to interpret and learn from?
Cuneiform
Runes
Nbisidi
Geoglyphs
49
According to the concept of "kusoge", which of the following would be the most popular?
Lo-fi Beats and Music Apps
Thrift Store Clothes and Pinterest Boards
A Taylor Swift Cover of the "Rick Rolling" Song
Retro gaming and polaroid cameras
50
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
Many animal skeletons are incomplete
Some animals change between childhood and adulthood
