Image Manipulation - Photoshop Cs5 Quiz
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How do you convert the Background into a Layer?
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Click a layer, then press Ctrl-A/Cmd-A
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Double-click the Background on the Layers panel
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Move the Background upward in the layers panel
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Click the Background and then press Delete.
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This Photoshop CS5 quiz assesses key skills in image manipulation, focusing on layer management, selection tools, and color adjustments. It's designed for learners to validate their proficiency in using Photoshop for creative and professional image editing tasks.
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If your selection edges (those “marching ants”) become distracting or annoying, how can you hide them from your view?
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Press Ctrl-H/Cmd-H
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View > Extras
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View > Show > Selection Edges
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All of the Above
Correct Answer
A. All of the AboveExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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White areas in a layer mask permit pixels to be seen, black areas hide pixels, and gray areas hide pixels partially.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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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.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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How can you edit a layer mask?
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In the Layer, select the layer mask thumbnail. Using the Healing brush paint over the areas you want to be revealed and then ALT- click to hide.
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In the Layer, select the layer mask thumbnail. Drag around an area on the layer. When you release the mouse, the open ends of the selection will be joined automatically.
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In the Layer, select the layer mask thumbnail. With the brush tool paint with white to reveal, paint with black to hide.
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In the Layer, select the layer mask thumbnail. Choose the Crop tool, Drag a marquee over the part of the image you want to keep and then click enter.
Correct Answer
A. 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.Rate this question:
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Foreground and Background colors can be chosen using these methods:
- Use the controls in the Color Picker dialog or in the onscreen color picker.
- Choose a premixed color from a matching system via the Color Libraries dialog.
- Use the controls on the Color panel.
- Click a swatch on the Swatches panel.
- Pluck a color from an image with the Eyedropper tool.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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When you drag and drop a selection of pixels from one document to another it creates a layer mask in the target document.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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What are Layers in Photoshop?
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Filters that have been applied to the image.
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Previous versions of an image.
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Color components (such as RGB)
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Images stacked on top of each other.
Correct Answer
A. 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.Rate this question:
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Clicking and holding the mouse button on a tool icon in the Toolbar does what?
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Increases the size or strength of that tool.
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Locks that tool as the default action.
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Reveals help text for that tool.
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Shows additional tools related to that tool.
Correct Answer
A. 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.Rate this question:
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The tool that lets you select an area of an image and then paint with that area is called?
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Eyedropper
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Brush
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Clone Stamp Tool
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Patch Tool
Correct Answer
A. Clone Stamp ToolExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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What is the native Photoshop file format?
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PDF
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PSD
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TIF
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JPEG
Correct Answer
A. PSDExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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The key command to fill with foreground color
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Alt + Delete
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Ctrl + Delete
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Ctrl + Alt + Delete
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Shift + Delete
Correct Answer
A. Alt + DeleteExplanation
The key command Alt + Delete is used to fill with foreground color.Rate this question:
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The Zoom Slider of the Navigator Window allows you to…
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Adjust the size and area of the document that is displayed
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“Zoom in” on your document
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Look at your document on a pixel by pixel basis.
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All of the above
Correct Answer
A. All of the aboveExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Which tool can with one click of the mouse, select an entire area of a continuous color?
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Eye Dropper Tool
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Lasso Tool
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Magic Wand Tool
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Polygonal Lasso Tool
Correct Answer
A. Magic Wand ToolExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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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?
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Lasso Tool
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Polygonal Lasso Tool
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Magnetic Lasso Tool
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Vertical Lasso Tool
Correct Answer
A. Polygonal Lasso ToolExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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The Opacity of a layer adjusts its transparency?
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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To open a new file in Photoshop, you can…
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Choose File > Open from the drop-down menu
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Choose File > New from the drop-down menu
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Press Ctrl and O on the keyboard
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Both B and C
Correct Answer
A. Choose File > New from the drop-down menuExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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What is another term for raster graphics?
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Bitmap
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Line work
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3-D images
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Vector image
Correct Answer
A. BitmapExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Select 3 methods you can use to change the view of your image.
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Use the "View" menu to zoom in and out.
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Move closer to the computer monitor.
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Use the "Navigator" panel.
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Use the Zoom tools and click/drag over an image.
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Find a larger image to work with.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Use the "View" menu to zoom in and out.
A. Use the "Navigator" panel.
A. Use the Zoom tools and click/drag over an image. -
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