TExES Tech Apps Review Quiz On Colour Schemes And System!
This quiz covers the basics of colour schemes & systems. The TExES series is a group of exams conducted by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) and managed by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). This quiz has been created to test your knowledge and the basic understanding of colour Schemes and System. So, let's try out the quiz. All the best!
- 1.
Which type of color scheme creates colors by combining different amounts of red, blue, and green?
- A.
RGB
- B.
CMYK
- C.
HSL
- D.
Hexachrome
Correct Answer
A. RGBExplanation
RGB stands for Red, Green, Blue!Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of the following represents a hexadecimal color?
- A.
(34,122,94)
- B.
(21%, 12%, 0%, 45%)
- C.
DarkSeaGreen4
- D.
#5F9F9F
Correct Answer
D. #5F9F9FExplanation
Choice A is an RGB value. Choice B is a CMYK value. Choice C is a named color in HTML.Rate this question:
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- 3.
This graphic is an example of a...
- A.
Color Palette
- B.
Color Mixer
- C.
Color Picker
- D.
Gradient Mixer
Correct Answer
B. Color MixerExplanation
The graphic provided is an example of a color mixer. A color mixer is a tool or software that allows users to combine different colors to create new colors or gradients. In this graphic, there are various color swatches that can be selected and mixed together to create different color combinations. Therefore, the correct answer is color mixer.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which type of color scheme uses only one hue with various tints and shades of that hue to create a unifying effect?
- A.
Complementary
- B.
Analogous
- C.
Monochromatic
- D.
Primary triads
Correct Answer
C. MonochromaticExplanation
Remember: "mono" means one while "chroma" means color.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The act of approximating colors that are not part of a file's color palette is referred to as...
- A.
Dithering
- B.
Anti-aliasing
- C.
Palettizing
- D.
Optimizing
Correct Answer
A. DitheringExplanation
Dithering is the correct answer because it refers to the process of approximating colors that are not part of a file's color palette. Dithering uses a combination of existing colors to create the illusion of additional colors, reducing banding and creating smoother transitions between colors. This technique is commonly used in computer graphics and image processing to display a wider range of colors than the available color palette.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which type of color system is a subtractive color mixture that creates black when all three main colors are mixed?
- A.
RGB
- B.
Hexadecimal
- C.
CMYK
- D.
Web-safe
Correct Answer
C. CMYKExplanation
Think of additive/subtractive color systems in terms of what it takes to make the "color" white. In CMYK, white is made by subtracting out all colors.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The amount of light a color allows to pass through (or it's transparency) is also called it's...
- A.
Depth
- B.
Saturation
- C.
Intensity
- D.
Opacity
Correct Answer
D. OpacityExplanation
Opacity refers to the amount of light that can pass through a color, indicating its transparency. It is the opposite of transparency, with higher opacity meaning less light can pass through and lower opacity indicating more light can pass through. Depth, saturation, and intensity are not directly related to the transparency of a color.Rate this question:
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- 8.
On the color wheel for pigments, which of the following are primary colors?
- A.
Red
- B.
Purple
- C.
Yellow
- D.
Blue
- E.
Green
Correct Answer(s)
A. Red
C. Yellow
D. BlueExplanation
For more information, see this website.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which color system is used by monitors to display color using light?
- A.
RGB
- B.
CMYK
- C.
HSB/HSL
- D.
LAB
Correct Answer
A. RGBExplanation
Remember: RGB is an additive color system. White is created by combining all colors of light- that is how white is displayed by your monitor!Rate this question:
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- 10.
When primary and secondary colors are mixed together into one color, _______________ colors are created.
- A.
Split complementary
- B.
Tertiary
- C.
Analagous
- D.
Additive
Correct Answer
B. TertiaryExplanation
The word "tertiary" means the "third degree". This follows the sequence: primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary, etc.
For more information, see this website.Rate this question:
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- 11.
What type of colors are directly across from one another on the color wheel?
- A.
Complementary
- B.
Monochromatic
- C.
Analagous
- D.
Chroma-key
Correct Answer
A. ComplementaryExplanation
For more information, see this website.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Colors which are 3-5 colors adjacent to one another on the color wheel are ___________ colors.
- A.
Complementary
- B.
Monochromatic
- C.
Analagous
- D.
High-contrast
Correct Answer
C. AnalagousExplanation
For more information, see this website.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Commercial printers use the RGB color system to ensure the accuracy of the printed colors.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
RGB uses light to make color. CMYK uses pigments/inks to produce color.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Which of the following colors and associated meanings/emotions are NOT correct?
- A.
Yellow- happiness & intellect
- B.
Green- growth & harmony
- C.
Purple- enthusiasm & creativity
- D.
Red- danger & passion
- E.
Blue- comfort & loyalty
Correct Answer
C. Purple- enthusiasm & creativityExplanation
Purple means royalty, nobility or power. For more information see this website.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Which of the following is NOT a valid RGB value?
- A.
(0,0,0)
- B.
(255,0,0)
- C.
(125,224,246)
- D.
(34, 265, 19)
Correct Answer
D. (34, 265, 19)Explanation
RGB values range from 0-255, allowing 256 possible values for each color- red, green, and blue. The 265 value for choice D is out of range and invalid.Rate this question:
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