Question

Select correct statements in context to point sizes. A. The space measured from the bottom of the descender to the top of the ascender. B. The space measured from the top of the ascender to the bottom of the descender. C. Size of fonts are generally specified in point size. D. Largest unit of measure is point (pt) in calligraphy. E. In typography smallest unit of measure is point (pt). Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B and D Only
• B. A, C and E Only
• C. B, C and D Only
• D. C, D and E Only

Hint:

Remember these facts about Point Size: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} \text{Point Size} &\rightarrow \text{Bottom of Descender to Top of Ascender}, \text{Unit} &\rightarrow \text{Point (pt)}, \text{Usage} &\rightarrow \text{Specifies Font Size}. \end{aligned} } \] Mnemonic: “Points define Print.”

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B