1. Which printmaking technique involves carving into a soft material such as wood or linoleum, applying ink, and then pressing it onto paper?
(A) Etching
(B) Lithography
(C) Woodcut
(D) Screen printing
2. In which printmaking process is a metal plate coated with a thin layer of wax, then etched with acid to create the design?
(A) Lithography
(B) Drypoint
(C) Etching
(D) Relief printing
3. What is the primary difference between intaglio and relief printmaking techniques?
(A) Intaglio involves ink on raised surfaces, while relief involves ink on recessed areas
(B) Intaglio involves ink on recessed areas, while relief involves ink on raised surfaces
(C) Intaglio is done on metal plates, while relief is done on wood
(D) Intaglio uses a press, while relief is printed by hand
4. Which printmaking technique uses a flat stone or metal plate, where the image is drawn with greasy materials and then chemically treated to create prints?
(A) Lithography
(B) Screen printing
(C) Monotype
(D) Engraving
5. What is the primary characteristic of the “monotype” printmaking technique?
(A) It produces multiple identical prints from a single plate
(B) It creates unique prints by applying ink to a single sheet and pressing it onto paper
(C) It involves carving into a metal plate and printing the raised areas
(D) It uses a stencil to create repeating patterns on paper
6. In screen printing, what material is commonly used to block out areas where ink should not pass through?
(A) Wax
(B) Paint
(C) Emulsion
(D) Paper
7. What does the term “edition” refer to in printmaking?
(A) The process of preparing a plate or screen for printing
(B) The number of prints made from a single plate or block
(C) The type of paper used for printing
(D) The size of the print run
8. Which printmaking technique involves creating an image by scratching directly onto a plate, creating a textured effect?
(A) Etching
(B) Engraving
(C) Lithography
(D) Screen printing
9. The “drypoint” technique is characterized by:
(A) Using a sharp tool to create raised lines on a plate
(B) Drawing directly onto a plate with a greasy substance
(C) Creating a design through direct engraving into a metal plate
(D) Applying ink to a stone and pressing it onto paper
10. Which printmaking technique uses a stencil to apply ink through a mesh screen onto paper or fabric?
(A) Etching
(B) Lithography
(C) Screen printing
(D) Woodcut