Free Print & Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

Try these 10 sample questions from the Print & Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign practice bank. Each includes the answer and explanation. Continue with the interactive practice above to review the full question set.

1. 1In Object Export Options, what is the purpose of the Alt Text Source setting for a selected graphic?

   1. A.Provide a text description for screen readersCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Set the object's structural PDF tag
   3. C.Set the object's place in the reading order
   4. D.Mark the object as an artifact in a tagged PDF

   Explanation: Adobe says, "In the Alt Text tab, select an option from the Alt Text Source drop-down menu to provide text descriptions for screen readers." The other settings describe different export concerns.

   Reference: Apply object export options — Apply object export options, Alt Text tab

2. 2Which document setting switches between single pages and facing-page spreads?

   1. A.Facing PagesCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Primary Text Frame
   3. C.Number of Columns
   4. D.Page Orientation

   Explanation: Adobe states, "Toggle Facing Pages to switch between single-page and spread layouts." The setting changes page arrangement rather than text frames, columns, or orientation.

   Reference: Change document setup, margins, and columns — Adjust document setup

3. 3What is the scope of an InDesign layer?

   1. A.The entire document, including pages and parent pagesCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Only the page where the layer was created
   3. C.Only the current spread and its pasteboard
   4. D.Only the parent page currently selected

   Explanation: Adobe states, "Layers in InDesign span the entire document, including all pages and parent pages." This establishes the specified layer or page behavior.

   Reference: Create and set up layers — Create and set up layers

4. 4What does threading text frames accomplish in a multipage document?

   1. A.It connects frames so one story flows between themCorrect answer: A
   2. B.It makes each frame hold a separate, independent story
   3. C.It copies a story into each frame without connecting the copies
   4. D.It connects frames only to synchronize their formatting

   Explanation: Adobe states, "Threading connects text frames so a single story flows across pages and continues automatically when one frame fills up." This supports the selected operation or concept.

   Reference: Thread text frames — Thread text frames

5. 5How can a user add another object to an existing selection with the Selection tool?

   1. A.Hold Shift and select the additional objectCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Hold Tab and select the additional object
   3. C.Select the additional object's content grabber without a modifier
   4. D.Press Escape and select the additional object

   Explanation: Adobe states, "Hold Shift and select additional objects to add them to the selection." Shift adds the object to the existing selection.

   Reference: Select objects — Select multiple objects

6. 6An InDesign user needs to export one graphic as a JPEG rather than export the whole page. What should the user select before choosing File > Export?

   1. A.The page in the Pages panel
   2. B.The graphic object on the pageCorrect answer: B
   3. C.The spread in the Pages panel
   4. D.The graphic's layer in the Layers panel

   Explanation: Adobe states, "Select an object if you want to export a specific element." Proceeding without selecting an object instead exports a page or spread.

   Reference: Export pages, objects, and text — Export pages or objects

7. 7Which InDesign panel can arrange the reading sequence of page objects for an accessible tagged PDF without changing the visual layout?

   1. A.Layers
   2. B.Pages
   3. C.ArticlesCorrect answer: C
   4. D.Links

   Explanation: Adobe says, "The Articles panel provides a simple way to organize content without affecting its layout." Its documented reading order can be applied to a tagged PDF when the relevant tagging option and Create Tagged PDF are selected.

   Reference: Set reading order in InDesign — Set reading order, Articles panel

8. 8In an existing InDesign document, what scope do changes made through Document Setup generally affect?

   1. A.Only the currently selected text frame
   2. B.Every page in the documentCorrect answer: B
   3. C.Only the current spread
   4. D.Only the selected parent page

   Explanation: Adobe states, "Changes made through Document Setup affect every page in the document, while margin and column adjustments can target specific pages, spreads, or parent pages." Margin and column adjustments can instead target narrower page selections.

   Reference: Change document setup, margins, and columns — Adjust document setup

9. 9In Layer Options, what does deselecting Show Layer do?

   1. A.Hides the layer on all pagesCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Locks the layer on all pages
   3. C.Removes the layer from the current page
   4. D.Hides only the layer's parent-page objects

   Explanation: Adobe states, "Select Show Layer to make the layer visible or deselect it to hide it on all pages." This establishes the specified layer or page behavior.

   Reference: Create and set up layers — Configure layer properties

10. 10A text frame's out port shows a red plus sign. What does it indicate?

    1. A.The frame contains overset text with no remaining frame to hold itCorrect answer: A
    2. B.The story ends here with no hidden remaining text
    3. C.The frame is linked to another frame that holds the remaining text
    4. D.The frame marks the start of the story rather than its end

    Explanation: Adobe states, "Empty ports mark the start or end of a story, arrows show linked frames, and a red plus sign in an out port icon indicates overset text with no frame left to hold it." This supports the selected operation or concept.

    Reference: Thread text frames — Thread text frames