Photoshop Shortcuts Trivia Quiz

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Photoshop Shortcuts Trivia Quiz assesses your knowledge of essential keyboard shortcuts in Adobe Photoshop. It covers quickmask mode, transform tool, selection methods, and zoom functionalities, enhancing efficiency in graphic design tasks.

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  • 2. 

    Zoom Out

    • Command 0

    • +

    • -

    • Command -

    Correct Answer
    A. Command -
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Command -" because the question is asking for the keyboard shortcut to zoom out. "Command -" is the keyboard shortcut commonly used on Mac computers to zoom out or decrease the display size.

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  • 3. 

    Brush Size Smaller

    • {

    • }

    • \

    • [

    Correct Answer
    A. [
  • 4. 

    Brush Tool

    • O

    • P

    • B

    • J

    Correct Answer
    A. B
  • 5. 

    Duplicate Background Layer

    • Command H

    • Command J

    • Option H

    • Shift J

    Correct Answer
    A. Command J
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Command J. This command creates a duplicate of the selected layer in Photoshop. It is a quick way to make a copy of a layer without having to go through the process of manually duplicating and dragging the layer. This can be useful for various editing purposes, such as applying different effects or making adjustments to the duplicated layer while keeping the original layer intact.

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  • 6. 

    Step Backward in History

    • Command X

    • Option X

    • Command Z

    • Shift Z

    Correct Answer
    A. Command Z
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Command Z because it is a keyboard shortcut commonly used to undo the previous action in many software applications. By pressing Command Z, the user can revert back to the previous state or undo the last change made. This shortcut is often used when a mistake has been made and the user wants to reverse it without having to manually undo each step.

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  • 7. 

    Zoom In

    • +

    • Command [

    • Command ]

    • Command +

    Correct Answer
    A. Command +
    Explanation
    Pressing the Command key and the plus key simultaneously on a Mac computer will zoom in on the screen. This keyboard shortcut is commonly used to enlarge the display and make it easier to read or view certain elements on the screen. It is a helpful feature for individuals with visual impairments or for anyone who wants to magnify the content on their screen for better visibility.

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  • 8. 

    Inverse Selection

    • Command Option S

    • Option Shift S

    • Command Shift I

    • Command Option I

    Correct Answer
    A. Command Shift I
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Command Shift I." This keyboard shortcut is commonly used in various software applications, including Adobe Photoshop, to invert the selection. By pressing Command Shift I, the current selection is reversed, meaning that what was previously selected is now deselected, and what was not selected is now selected. This shortcut is helpful when you want to quickly switch the focus of your editing or manipulation to the unselected areas of an image or document.

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  • 9. 

    Enter & Exit Quickmask mode?

    • X

    • E

    • I

    • Q

    Correct Answer
    A. Q
    Explanation
    To enter and exit Quickmask mode in most Adobe software, you need to press the "Q" key on your keyboard. This mode allows you to create temporary selections using a red overlay, which can be useful for refining selections or making precise adjustments. Pressing "Q" again will exit Quickmask mode and return you to the normal editing mode.

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  • 10. 

    Switch Foreground/Background Color

    • P

    • Z

    • X

    • O

    Correct Answer
    A. X
    Explanation
    The letter "X" is the correct answer because it is the only key among the options that is commonly used to switch the foreground and background colors in various software applications. The other keys listed (P, Z, and O) do not have this specific function.

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  • 11. 

    Change Brush Size Bigger

    • [

    • ]

    • {

    • }

    Correct Answer
    A. ]
    Explanation
    The correct answer is the closing square bracket (]). In programming, square brackets are commonly used to enclose arrays or to access elements within an array. The closing square bracket is necessary to properly close the array or the element access. Therefore, the correct answer is the closing square bracket.

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  • 12. 

    Transform Tool

    • Command T

    • Command J

    • T

    • P

    Correct Answer
    A. Command T
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Command T" because it refers to the shortcut key for the Transform Tool in a software or application. This tool allows users to resize, rotate, skew, or distort an object or selection. By pressing "Command T" (or "Ctrl T" on Windows), users can quickly access this tool and make necessary transformations to their selected elements.

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  • 13. 

    What is the world's biggest island?

    • Madagascar

    • Manhattan

    • Iceland

    • Greenland

    Correct Answer
    A. Greenland
    Explanation
    Greenland is the correct answer because it is the largest island in the world by land area. It is located between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans and is an autonomous territory of Denmark. With a total area of approximately 2,166,086 square kilometers, Greenland surpasses other islands like Madagascar, Manhattan, and Iceland in terms of size.

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  • 14. 

    Clone Stamp Tool

    • E

    • S

    • C

    • Command C

    Correct Answer
    A. S
    Explanation
    The correct answer is S. The answer "S" corresponds to the Clone Stamp Tool. This tool is commonly used in image editing software to clone or duplicate specific areas of an image. It allows the user to select a source point and then paint over another area, making it appear as if the source point was copied onto the new area.

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  • 15. 

    Subtract From Selection

    • Command

    • Option

    • Shift

    • Control

    Correct Answer
    A. Option
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Option" because the command "Subtract From Selection" is typically performed by holding down the Option key while making a selection. This allows the user to remove specific areas or objects from an existing selection without having to start over. The Option key is commonly used in combination with other keys to access additional functions or modify the behavior of certain commands in various software applications.

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  • 16. 

    Add to Selection

    • Command

    • Shift

    • Option

    • Command Shift

    Correct Answer
    A. Shift
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Shift" because the question is asking for the key combination that needs to be pressed in addition to the "Command" key in order to add something to a selection. Among the given options, only "Shift" is a valid key combination that is commonly used to add items to a selection in various software applications.

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  • 17. 

    Healing Brush Tool

    • H

    • K

    • J

    • S

    Correct Answer
    A. J
  • 18. 

    Undo/Redo

    • Command S

    • Command Shift Z

    • Command Option X

    • Command Option Z

    Correct Answer
    A. Command Option Z
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Command Option Z because it is commonly used as the keyboard shortcut for the "Undo" function in many applications on a Mac. This shortcut allows users to reverse their previous action and restore the document or project to its previous state. The combination of Command and Option keys along with the letter Z is a widely recognized and used keyboard shortcut for undoing actions in various software programs.

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  • 19. 

    Make a composite layer

    • Command Shift E

    • Command Option Shift I

    • Shift Option Control I

    • Command Option Shift E

    Correct Answer
    A. Command Option Shift E
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Command Option Shift E. This keyboard shortcut is used in Photoshop to create a composite layer. It merges all visible layers into a new layer, allowing you to work with a flattened version of your image while preserving the original layers. This can be useful for various purposes such as creating a final version of your artwork or applying certain effects to the entire image.

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  • 20. 

    Reset filter or image size to default?

    • Command

    • Option

    • Shift

    • Command Z

    Correct Answer
    A. Option
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Option" because the question is asking which option should be used to reset the filter or image size to default. The other options listed (Command, Option, Shift, Command Z) are not relevant to resetting the filter or image size.

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