TExES Tech Apps Quiz: Graphics And Animation!

26 Questions | By Jholland | Updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Attempts: 1133

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TExES Tech Apps Quiz: Graphics And Animation! - Quiz

This quiz covers portions of the exam that pertains to graphical properties and animation concepts. The TExES series is a group of exams conducted by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) and managed by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). It is designed to test your understanding of graphics and animation. Let's try it out.

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1.

Which of the following tools would be used to "grab" a color from an image?
- A.
  
  Tool A
- B.
  
  Tool B
- C.
  
  Tool C
- D.
  
  Tool E
- E.
  
  Tool F
2.

Which of the following bitmap representations shows anti-aliasing?
- A.
  
  Graphic A
- B.
  
  Graphic B
- C.
  
  Graphic C
3.

A stack of GIF images that are shown in rapid succession are called...
- A.
  
  Photostacks
- B.
  
  Tweens
- C.
  
  Animated GIF files
- D.
  
  Flip animation
4.

The smallest unit or square that comprises a graphic or an electronic display is called a...
- A.
  
  Pica
- B.
  
  Pixel
- C.
  
  GIF
- D.
  
  LED
5.

To fill a selected area of a graphic, which tool would you use?
- A.
  
  Tool A
- B.
  
  Tool B
- C.
  
  Tool C
- D.
  
  Tool D
- E.
  
  Tool E
- F.
  
  Tool F
6.

What's the advantage of using layers in a graphic editing application?
- A.
  
  This allows you to edit one layer without disturbing the others.
- B.
  
  This creates higher resolution.
- C.
  
  This makes the file size smaller.
- D.
  
  This allows for unlimited color palettes.
7.

When would you use a half-tone color model?
- A.
  
  Glossy covers
- B.
  
  Airbrushed portraits
- C.
  
  Web graphics
- D.
  
  Newspaper images
8.

To remove a portion of a photo using image editing software, what must you do first, assuming the file is already open in the application?
- A.
  
  Sample the color of the portion you want to remove
- B.
  
  Select the area to be removed
- C.
  
  Select the crop tool
- D.
  
  Flatten and index the image
9.

Why is it advantageous to use thumbnail images?
- A.
  
  Copyright-friendly
- B.
  
  Faster loading times
- C.
  
  Increases clarity
- D.
  
  Easy to recognize by users
10.

Which of the following labeled areas is known as the "stage" in this application?
- A.
  
  Area A
- B.
  
  Area B
- C.
  
  Area C
- D.
  
  Area D
11.

To create the effect of a person changing into a tiger, you would need software that can accomplish what effect?
- A.
  
  Transformations
- B.
  
  Morphing
- C.
  
  Motion tweens
- D.
  
  Fades
12.

The point at which the tracks merge into one point here is called the...
- A.
  
  Vanishing point
- B.
  
  Merging point
- C.
  
  Merging threshold
- D.
  
  Refraction index point
13.

Which of the following barn pictures takes advantage of using the golden mean/golden ratio? Barn A Barn B Barn C Barn D
- A.
  
  Image A
- B.
  
  Image B
- C.
  
  Image C
- D.
  
  Image D
14.

In animation software, elements are placed on the stage in certain positions at certain points in time. This defines the starting and ending points of a transition. These anchor points are known as:
- A.
  
  Anchors
- B.
  
  Index points
- C.
  
  Triggers
- D.
  
  Key frames
15.

The transition of movement or shape between keyframes is called a...
- A.
  
  Tween
- B.
  
  Fill
- C.
  
  Morph
- D.
  
  Flux
- E.
  
  Progression
16.

When creating a multimedia presentation, the first thing to consider is...
- A.
  
  The minimum requirements of the hardware.
- B.
  
  The audience for whom it is being created.
- C.
  
  The amount of time available.
- D.
  
  The potential for copyright violations.
17.

The elements, or cast members, in animation are sometimes referred to as...
- A.
  
  Sprites
- B.
  
  Tweens
- C.
  
  Players
- D.
  
  Actors
18.

A single frame of animation is referred to as a...
- A.
  
  Keyframe
- B.
  
  Porthole
- C.
  
  GIF
- D.
  
  Cel
19.

Animation can be previewed with the help of...
- A.
  
  Rasterization
- B.
  
  Onion skinning
- C.
  
  Opacity
- D.
  
  Morphing
20.

The type of navigation in a multimedia presentation in which the user decides the sequence of the presentation is called...
- A.
  
  Storyboarding
- B.
  
  Surfing
- C.
  
  Linear
- D.
  
  Non-linear
21.

The universal sound format that produces optimal sound quality but is compressed to give a small file size is...
- A.
  
  .wav
- B.
  
  .mp3
- C.
  
  .mov
- D.
  
  .aiff
22.

Which audio file type is a set of instructions to play music rather than a recording of the music?
- A.
  
  .mp3
- B.
  
  .mp4
- C.
  
  .wav
- D.
  
  .midi
- E.
  
  .wma
23.

An advantage of streaming video is...
- A.
  
  It is compressed.
- B.
  
  It can be played while it is being downloaded.
- C.
  
  It is higher quality.
- D.
  
  The downloaded file can be easily played on portable devices.
24.

Digital video files are most often compressed into one format or another. When a computer receives the file, it must be decompressed. The software that does this is called a...
- A.
  
  Codec
- B.
  
  Media player
- C.
  
  Filter
- D.
  
  Converter
25.

The process of laying out your presentation in a sequence of sketches and textual or verbal cues is called...
- A.
  
  Etching
- B.
  
  Aliasing
- C.
  
  Scripting
- D.
  
  Outlining
- E.
  
  Storyboarding