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

Concept: In typography, the point size represents the vertical size of a typeface, measured from the bottom of the descender to the top of the ascender. Fonts are specified in points (pt), which is the basic unit used in typography.

Step 1: Examine each statement. \[ \begin{aligned} A. &\ \text{Correct. Point size is measured from the bottom of the descender to the top of the ascender.} B. &\ \text{Incorrect. It describes the same measurement in reverse wording and is not the standard definition used.} C. &\ \text{Correct. Font sizes are generally specified in points (pt).} D. &\ \text{Incorrect. Point is not the largest unit of measurement.} E. &\ \text{Correct. Point (pt) is the basic/smallest commonly used unit in typography for type size.} \end{aligned} \]

Step 2: Identify the correct statements. The correct statements are \[ \boxed{A,\ C,\ \text{and}\ E} \] Hence, \[ \boxed{\text{(B)}} \]