Photoshop Selection Tools

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This is a quiz to check for understanding of the selection tools for Photoshop. There are 5 selection tools that will be presented along with a few other PS tools from the tools pallet

Questions and Answers

1.

What is the best tool to select a circle?e
- A.
  
  Elliptical marquee
- B.
  
  Rectangle marquee
- C.
  
  Magnetic lasso
Correct Answer
A. Elliptical marquee

Explanation
The best tool to select a circle is the elliptical marquee. This tool allows you to create a perfect circle by dragging the cursor while holding down the mouse button. It is specifically designed for selecting circular or oval shapes, making it the most suitable option for selecting a circle. The rectangle marquee tool is used for selecting rectangular shapes, while the magnetic lasso tool is used for selecting irregular shapes by automatically detecting the edges of an object.

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2.

What is the best tool to select a multicolored book?
- A.
  
  ellipitical marquee
- B.
  
  Rectangle Marquee
- C.
  
  Magnetic lasso
Correct Answer
B. Rectangle Marquee

Explanation
The best tool to select a multicolored book would be the rectangle Marquee. This tool allows for precise and straight-edged selections, making it ideal for selecting objects with defined shapes such as a book. The ellipitical marquee tool is used for selecting circular or oval shapes, which may not be suitable for a book. The magnetic lasso tool is used for selecting objects with irregular shapes, which may not be the most efficient option for selecting a book with straight edges.

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3.

To get a closer look at an image or a part of an image select what tool.
- A.
  
  Eraser
- B.
  
  Magnetic lasso
- C.
  
  Zoom
Correct Answer
C. Zoom

Explanation
To get a closer look at an image or a specific part of an image, the tool that should be selected is the "zoom" tool. This tool allows the user to enlarge the image or zoom in on a particular area, providing a more detailed view. The eraser tool is used for removing parts of an image, while the magnetic lasso tool is used for selecting specific areas of an image.

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4.

What tool do you double click on to return to normal size after zooming in?
- A.
  
  Zoom out
- B.
  
  Hand
- C.
  
  Smudge
Correct Answer
B. Hand

Explanation
To return to normal size after zooming in, you would double click on the "hand" tool. The hand tool is commonly used in graphic design software to navigate and move around the canvas. Double clicking on the hand tool allows you to reset the zoom level and return to the original size of the document or image.

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5.

When selecting an image or part of an image, in which the colors are the same the best too to use is what?
- A.
  
  Magnetic lasso
- B.
  
  Magic wand
- C.
  
  Color wand
Correct Answer
B. Magic wand

Explanation
The magic wand tool is the best tool to use when selecting an image or part of an image where the colors are the same. This tool allows you to select pixels based on their color similarity, making it easier to quickly select areas with similar colors. The magic wand tool can be adjusted for tolerance, which determines the range of colors that will be selected. This tool is particularly useful when working with images that have areas of solid color or distinct color regions.

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6.

What would gaussian blur be called
- A.
  
  Color
- B.
  
  Filter
- C.
  
  Color
Correct Answer
B. Filter

Explanation
The correct answer is "filter" because a Gaussian blur is a type of image filter that is used to reduce noise and blur the edges of an image. It works by convolving the image with a Gaussian function, which results in a smoother and more blended appearance. Therefore, "filter" is the most appropriate term to describe the Gaussian blur technique.

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7.

What key to you hold down to copy a seletion in photoshop
- A.
  
  Alt
- B.
  
  Shift
- C.
  
  Ctrl
Correct Answer
A. Alt

Explanation
To copy a selection in Photoshop, you hold down the Alt key. This key allows you to duplicate the selected area and create a copy of it. By holding down Alt and dragging the selection, you can easily make duplicates of the original selection in the desired location.

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8.

This tool allows you to narrow your selection, leaving out unwanted parts
- A.
  
  Hand
- B.
  
  Crop
- C.
  
  Gradient
Correct Answer
B. Crop

Explanation
This tool allows you to remove or exclude unwanted parts from your selection. It is commonly used in image editing to crop or trim the edges of an image, removing any unwanted or unnecessary elements.

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9.

This tool sucks up color to be used when painting
- A.
  
  Eyedropper
- B.
  
  Color picker
- C.
  
  Smudge tool
Correct Answer
A. Eyedropper

Explanation
The tool described in the question is used to "suck up" or select a color from an image or canvas, which can then be used for painting or other purposes. This tool is commonly known as the eyedropper tool in graphic design and image editing software. It allows users to easily sample and select colors from an existing image or artwork, making it convenient for maintaining color consistency or matching colors in a design. The term "color picker" is also used interchangeably with the eyedropper tool in some software applications. The smudge tool, on the other hand, is used for blending or smudging colors together, which is unrelated to the described functionality.

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10.

What is the quickest and easiest way to go back several commands.
- A.
  
  Filter
- B.
  
  History
- C.
  
  Layers
Correct Answer
B. History

Explanation
The quickest and easiest way to go back several commands is by using the "History" option. This option allows users to view a list of previously executed commands and navigate through them to go back to a specific point in the command history. By selecting the appropriate command from the history list, users can easily and quickly go back to previous commands without having to retype them.

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11.

What icon on the tools pallets will show you the color that will be applied with any of the painting tools?
- A.
  
  Background
- B.
  
  Foreground
- C.
  
  Playground
Correct Answer
B. Foreground

Explanation
The foreground icon on the tools palette will show you the color that will be applied with any of the painting tools.

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Photoshop Selection Tools

What is the best tool to select a circle?e

What is the best tool to select a multicolored book?

To get a closer look at an image or a part of an image select what tool.

What tool do you double click on to return to normal size after zooming in?

When selecting an image or part of an image, in which the colors are the same the best too to use is what?

What would gaussian blur be called

What key to you hold down to copy a seletion in photoshop

This tool allows you to narrow your selection, leaving out unwanted parts

This tool sucks up color to be used when painting

What is the quickest and easiest way to go back several commands.

What icon on the tools pallets will show you the color that will be applied with any of the painting tools?