1.
How do you convert the Background into a Layer?
Correct Answer
B. Double-click the Background on the Layers panel
Explanation
To convert the Background into a Layer, you need to double-click the Background on the Layers panel. This action will allow you to unlock the Background layer and make it editable, enabling you to apply various adjustments and modifications to it.
2.
If your selection edges (those “marching ants”) become distracting or annoying, how can you hide them from your view?
Correct Answer
D. All of the Above
Explanation
To hide the selection edges from view, you can use any of the given options. Pressing Ctrl-H/Cmd-H, selecting View > Extras, or selecting View > Show > Selection Edges will all hide the distracting marching ants.
3.
White areas in a layer mask permit pixels to be seen, black areas hide pixels, and gray areas hide pixels partially.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
This statement is true. In a layer mask, white areas allow the pixels of the layer to be visible, black areas hide the pixels, and gray areas partially hide the pixels. Layer masks are used in image editing software to selectively show or hide parts of a layer, allowing for more precise control over the visibility of certain elements in an image.
4.
To create a layer mask, start with a selection of the area. At the bottom of the Layers panel, click the Add Layer Mask button.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
To create a layer mask, you first need to make a selection of the area you want to mask. Then, at the bottom of the Layers panel, there is a button called "Add Layer Mask." By clicking on this button, a layer mask will be created for the selected area. This mask allows you to hide or reveal parts of the layer, giving you more control over the visibility of certain elements in your design.
5.
How can you edit a layer mask?
Correct Answer
C. In the Layer, select the layer mask thumbnail. With the brush tool paint with white to reveal, paint with black to hide.
Explanation
To edit a layer mask, you need to select the layer mask thumbnail in the Layer panel. Then, using the brush tool, you can paint with white to reveal the hidden areas or paint with black to hide the revealed areas. This allows you to control the visibility of certain parts of the layer, creating a masking effect.
6.
Foreground and Background colors can be chosen using these methods:
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Use the controls in the Color Picker dialog or in the onscreen color picker.
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Choose a premixed color from a matching system via the Color Libraries dialog.
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Use the controls on the Color panel.
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Click a swatch on the Swatches panel.
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Pluck a color from an image with the Eyedropper tool.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The given correct answer is true because the explanation provides various methods through which foreground and background colors can be chosen. These methods include using the controls in the Color Picker dialog or onscreen color picker, choosing a premixed color from a matching system via the Color Libraries dialog, using the controls on the Color panel, clicking a swatch on the Swatches panel, and plucking a color from an image with the Eyedropper tool.
7.
When you drag and drop a selection of pixels from one document to another it creates a layer mask in the target document.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
When you drag and drop a selection of pixels from one document to another, it does not automatically create a layer mask in the target document. The pixels will be placed on a new layer in the target document, but a layer mask will not be created.
8.
What are Layers in Photoshop?
Correct Answer
D. Images stacked on top of each other.
Explanation
Layers in Photoshop refer to images stacked on top of each other. In Photoshop, each layer can contain different elements, such as text, shapes, or images, that can be edited and manipulated independently. By stacking multiple layers, you can create complex compositions, apply various effects, and make adjustments to specific elements without affecting the rest of the image. This layer-based approach provides flexibility and control over the editing process, allowing for non-destructive editing and easy rearrangement of elements.
9.
Clicking and holding the mouse button on a tool icon in the Toolbar does what?
Correct Answer
D. Shows additional tools related to that tool.
Explanation
Clicking and holding the mouse button on a tool icon in the Toolbar shows additional tools related to that tool. This is a common feature in many software applications, where holding down the mouse button on a tool icon reveals a dropdown menu or a flyout panel with additional tools or options that are related to the selected tool. This allows users to quickly access and switch between different variations or options of a particular tool without having to navigate through different menus or panels.
10.
The tool that lets you select an area of an image and then paint with that area is called?
Correct Answer
C. Clone Stamp Tool
Explanation
The Clone Stamp Tool is the correct answer because it allows the user to select a specific area of an image and then paint with that area. This tool is commonly used in photo editing software to duplicate or clone parts of an image onto other areas, giving the illusion of seamless blending.
11.
What is the native Photoshop file format?
Correct Answer
B. PSD
Explanation
The native Photoshop file format is PSD. PSD stands for Photoshop Document and it is the default file format used by Adobe Photoshop. It supports various features such as layers, masks, transparency, and editable text, making it ideal for complex and professional graphic design projects. PDF, TIF, and JPEG are also file formats commonly used in Photoshop, but they are not the native file format.
12.
The key command to fill with foreground color
Correct Answer
A. Alt + Delete
Explanation
The key command Alt + Delete is used to fill with foreground color.
13.
The Zoom Slider of the Navigator Window allows you to…
Correct Answer
D. All of the above
Explanation
The Zoom Slider of the Navigator Window allows you to adjust the size and area of the document that is displayed, zoom in on your document, and look at your document on a pixel by pixel basis.
14.
Which tool can with one click of the mouse, select an entire area of a continuous color?
Correct Answer
C. Magic Wand Tool
Explanation
The Magic Wand Tool is the correct answer because it allows the user to select an entire area of a continuous color with just one click of the mouse. This tool is especially useful when working with images or designs that have areas of solid color, as it can quickly and easily select those areas for editing or manipulation.
15.
Which one of the lasso tools selects an area by using a series of clicks, connecting a series of straight lines to enclose an area?
Correct Answer
B. Polygonal Lasso Tool
Explanation
The correct answer is the Polygonal Lasso Tool. This tool allows users to select an area by clicking multiple points, which are then connected by straight lines to enclose the desired area. Unlike the Magnetic Lasso Tool, which automatically detects and follows the edges of an object, the Polygonal Lasso Tool requires manual input from the user to create the selection. The Vertical Lasso Tool is not a recognized tool in Photoshop.
16.
The Opacity of a layer adjusts its transparency?
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The statement is true because the opacity of a layer refers to how transparent or opaque it is. A layer with high opacity is less transparent and more visible, while a layer with low opacity is more transparent and less visible. Adjusting the opacity allows for blending and layering of different elements in an image or design.
17.
To open a new file in Photoshop, you can…
Correct Answer
B. Choose File > New from the drop-down menu
Explanation
To open a new file in Photoshop, you can choose File > New from the drop-down menu. This option allows you to create a new file from scratch with custom dimensions and settings. The other options mentioned, choosing File > Open and pressing Ctrl and O, are used to open existing files rather than creating new ones. Therefore, the correct answer is to choose File > New from the drop-down menu.
18.
What is another term for raster graphics?
Correct Answer
A. Bitmap
Explanation
Raster graphics and bitmap are synonymous terms that refer to the same type of image format. Raster graphics are made up of a grid of pixels, where each pixel contains color information. This format is commonly used for photographs and complex images. Line work, 3-D images, and vector images are not interchangeable terms for raster graphics, as they refer to different types of image formats with distinct characteristics.
19.
Select 3 methods you can use to change the view of your image.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Use the "View" menu to zoom in and out.
C. Use the "Navigator" panel.
D. Use the Zoom tools and click/drag over an image.