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Photoshop ACA Review Quiz
Adobe Certified Associate Exam for Photoshop CS4 review questions.
1. The image you are editing is 3 inches wide by 4 inches high. You need to scale your image.
Which method enables you to scale your image to exactly 9 inches wide by 12 inches high? (1 point)
A. Using the Free Transform tool while pressing Ctrl.
B. Using the Marquee tool, click and drag anywhere on the image.
C. Using the Transform tool while pressing the Shift Key, click and drag over a node. This is not the normal way of resizing an image, but it is a quick way when trying to enlarge or reduce an image. Holding the Shift Key allows you to make the changes at even intervals; 3 to 9 and 4 to 12.
D. Using the Transform tool, click and drag a node when the pointer changes to a curved double arrow.
2. Your client is going to send you a set of photographs to use for a project. Each image has been saved in several formats. You need the uncompressed and unprocessed files.
Which file formats should you request so that you will have the “photo negative’ files? (1 point)
A. PNG
B. RAW Images imported directly from a camera are considered the DIGITAL ‘photo negatives’. They are the files that have had no corrections or effects applied to them. They are usually very large files which make them unsuitable for websites as is. They are really good for using with print materials because they are very high quality images.
C. PSD
D. JPEG
3. Which tool is used to remove red eye? (1 point)
A. clone stamp tool
B. healing brush tool
C. patch tool
D. red eye tool This tool is located in the same tool icon with the Spot Healing tool that looks like a bandaid. You can click on the red eye of a photo or click and drag it over a photo with a larger red eye area.
4. Which method will enable you to create a printed sheet (a comp or zed card) with different-sized photos? (1 point)
A. Choose Image > Apply Image
B. Choose File > Scripts > Image Processor
C. Choose File > Automate > Create Droplet
D. Choose File > Automate > Picture Package
5. Which consideration is relevant to your client’s target website audience? (1 point)
A. Ways to deal with current financial issues.
B. Industry trends that appeal to prospective customers. When working on projects for particular types of clients, you will want to review what is already out there to see what is considered good and what of course draws customers and sales.
C. Prospective markets for the company’s products.
D. The importance of helping readers get higher sales.
6. Which method enables you to load a selection from the layers palette? (1 point)
A. Double-click on the layer
B. Press Ctrl/Cmd and click on the thumbnail On the layers palette, move the cursor over the picture (thumbnail) on the layer and click while holding the command (Mac) or Ctrl (Win) key.
C. Click in the Layers palette below the background or bottom layer
D. Click the thumbnail from the Layers palette and drag it to the document window
7. A client has asked you to reconfigure some existing advertisements. The client would like you to limit the amount of “white space” in the images.
Which image element(s) has the client asked you to limit? (1 point)
A. positive space
B. negative space When you look at an image, the area that includes no image/graphic or text is considered negative or white space. The color does not need to be white to be considered white space.
C. high contrast areas
D. dissimilarity between objects
8. You are resizing you image so that it is smaller. You‘ll require less resolution in a smaller size, but you want to prevent distortion.
Which adjustment function should you use to resize the image by changing the amount of data stored in the image? (1 point)
A. cutting
B. deleting
C. cropping
D. resampling When resizing an image (Image to Resize) by changing the resolution or the size itself, you will need to change how the computer will interpret the change in order to aid in it’s restructuring. This is called resampling.
9. You are creating an image with a drop shadow for use on a website. You delete the background to make the image transparent. You have opened the Save for Web & Devices dialog box and have selected the Transparency checkbox.
Which file format should you select to keep full alpha transparency without using a matte color? (1 point)
A. GIF
B. PNG8
C. PNG24
D. JPEG Used when wanting something like a drop shadow or gradient. In the question you can see the clue drop shadow and website. The answers are all similar except the JPEG which is also a clue.
10. Which is the most appropriate unit of measurement when you are working with images intended to display on-screen? (1 point)
A. picas
B. pixels Photoshop is a raster based program that aids in the manipulation of photos. Resolution is measured in pixels for raster based images, as well as, for printing and for screen resolution.
C. inches
D. centimeters
11. Under which of the following conditions can you use copyrighted work? (1 point)
A. You give free advertising. No, it might help when trying to get permission, but it still requires express permission of the owner.
B. You give credit to the copyright holder. No, you may still not have their express permission.
C. You follow fair use laws.
D. You did not realize the work is protected. No, if you did not create it, you will need to get permission.
12. You share your computer with two other users working different classes. You need to customize a few settings in Photoshop that you use often for efficiency.
Which method enables you to preserve your palette locations? (1 point)
A. Choose View > New View
B. Choose Window > Save Palettes
C. Choose Window > Save Workspace
D. Choose Analysis > Record Measurment
13. You are working on an image in Photoshop in its own layer. You need to have the ability to scale and rotate your image without losing picture quality (non-destructive editing).
Which method will enable you to retain the non-destructive editing for the necessary layer? (1 point)
A. Select data points.
B. Rasterize the layer.
C. Add a Vector Mask.
D. Convert the layer to a Smart Object. Non-destructive will mean you need to convert the layer to a smart object. Layer menu to smart object, Control click the layer and choose convert to smart object, or if you were going to add a filter, you could choose smart filter first. Also, the Adjustments in the palettes and not from the top menu are also considered non-destructive.
14. Which two items are necessary planning details on a Photoshop project plan? (choose two) (1 point)
A. due dates
B. client costs
C. project scope
D. content purpose
E. advertising schemes
15. Which color mode should you use to send your graphic design project to a print shop? (1 point)
A. Indexed color
B. RGB
C. Gray scale
D. CMYK All media printed should be saved as or converted to a CMYK file. Saving for the web or other non-printed media can be other file types.
16. Which file format can be interlaced and used to display simple line art or illustrations on the Web? (1 point)
A. GIF Clue, line art or illustration for the web… all other file types are for printing or specifically photographic images.
B. PDF
C. TIFF
D. JPEG
17. When designing your image, you approximated a grid. Two of your three focal points are aligned with standard design principle reference points, based on the grid.
Which grid design reflects the most commonly used principle for dividing an image into compositional sections? (1 point)
A. nine equal sections; dividing the image by equally-spaced horizontal lines
B. three equal sections; dividing the image by three equally-spaced horizontal lines
C. three equal sections; dividing the image by two equally-spaced horizontal and two equally-spaced vertical lines
D. nine equal sections; dividing the image by two equally-spaced horizontal and two equally-spaced vertical lines
18. A company that specializes in spa treatments and relaxation techniques has asked you to produce images for it’s advertising flyers.
Which technique is appropriate for you to use when preparing to produce images suitable to the client’s purpose? (1 point)
A. Map out your goals.
B. Research competitor company designs.
C. Assemble several choices for the client.
D. Conduct interviews to learn more about the company.
19. Which set of image properties reflects a high-resolution image that has been prepared for commercial printing? (1 point)
A. 5 inches high by 7 inches wide, Lab mode, 72dpi
B. 5 inches high by 7 inches wide, CMYK mode, 300dpi
C. 1500 pixels high by 2100 pixels wide, RGB mode, 72dpi
D. 1500 pixels high by 2100 pixels wide, Indexed Color mode, 300dpi
20. Your client has a simple three-color vector logo for it’s website. You need to compress the the image for uploading to the server, maximizing the quality of the image, using the smallest file size.
Which compression format is most appropriate for optimizing vector images, line art, or solid lines of color? (1 point)
A. GIF
B. TIFF
C. PSD
D. JPEG
21. When you are using a layer mask, what does painting with black or white inside the mask do? (1 point)
A. Black reveals the image; white hides the image.
B. Black hides the image; white reveals the image.
C. Black feathers the image; white highlights the image.
D. Black highlights the image; white feathers the image.
22. You are working on an image in Photoshop in it’s own layer. You need to have the ability to scale and rotate your image without losing picture quality (non-destructive editing).
Which method will enable you to retain the non-destructive editing for the necessary layer? (1 point)
A. Select data points
B. Rasterize the layer
C. Add a Vector Mask
D. Convert the layer to a Smart Object
23. Which policy restricts the use of copyrighted material on a website without first getting permission from the author, creator, or copyright holder? (1 point)
A. Derivative Works
B. WIPO Copyright Treaty
C. Open Source Initiative
D. Royalty-Free Licensing
24. Which method will add a guide to your document window? (1 point)
A. Choose Edit > Transform
B. Choose View > Show Guides
C. Choose View > Rulers, and then drag a guide out from the rulers.
D. Choose Analysis > Place Scale Marker, and then click on the image.
25. You are creating a graphic for a web page. You need to maintain a transparent background using a matte color. You have turned off the visibility of the background layer.
What is your next step? (1 point)
A. Choose File > Save As, and the select BMP.
B. Choose File > Save for Web & Devices, and then select GIF.
C. Choose File > Save As, and then select JPEG.
D. Choose File > Save for Web & Devices, and then select PNG32.
26. Which text style maximizes online readability (1 point)
A. Serif
B. Oblique
C. Sans-Serif
D. Condensed
27. What is the bit depth of an indexed image? (1 point)
A. 8
B. 16
C. 24
D. 32
28. What is the fastest way to draw simple grass in an image? (1 point)
A. Apply a Film Grain filter effect.
B. Use the grass preset in the Brush tool.
C. Create a new brush with the Custom Brush tool.
D. Import an image and then use the Clone Stamp tool.
29. Which graphic type is resolution independent? (1 point)
A. graphics which are comprised of pixels
B. graphics made with continuous pixel resolution
C. graphics with points at fixed locations on a grid
D. graphics which are defined by lines and curves
30. What principle should you apply to ensure a visually appealing layout? (1 point)
A. Highlight
B. Field of View
C. Image Orientation
D. Rule of Thirds/Golden Triangle
31. You must meet with your printer to soft proof you project before it is printed. The meeting will be the last chance for the stakeholders (customers) to provide any final feedback prior to printing.
What is the purpose of the Photoshop soft proof functionality in the review process? (1 point)
A. change your color mode from RGB to CMYK
B. print a single draft copy that will be representative of the final product
C. review on-screen what your colors will look like on a particular printer
D. consolodate any existing layers and automatically correct any major imbalances
32. Which of the following is changed in an image when a raster image is edited? (1 point)
A. Pixel
B. Point
C. Inch
D. Centimeter
33. You are flattening your image. You have several layers in your image file, one of which is an adjustment layer.
When you flatten your image, what will you lose in your adjustment layer? (1 point)
A. the original layer positions
B. the addition of any typography
C. the ability to remove non-destructive edits
D. any fills that were applied to the original layer
34. Which design concept should you take into consideration when preparing images for a global audience? (1 point)
A. placement
B. consistency
C. computer literacy
D. cultural differences
35. You have an image that is 4 inches wide by 5 inches high, with a resolution of 72.
What are the image dimensions in pixels? (1 point)
A. 24 by 30
B. 288 by 360 Multiply the numbers by the resolution.
C. 1.562 by 127
D. 10.16 by 12.7
36. Which design principle can be represented with an overlay when using the Crop tool? (1 point)
A. Symmetry
B. Balance
C. Rule of thirds
D. White space
37. Your client has request that you make prints from a set of old, valuable slide film.
What must you consider when converting the old media to a current, professional product? (1 point)
A. the significant time commitment production will take
B. the necessity of archiving the slide film after the project
C. the technology needed to reproduce the product in print form
D. the possibility that it might be easier to recreate the existing slide film
38. Which two deliverables should be expected results from a Photoshop project? (Choose two.) (1 point)
A. sketches
B. audience feedback
C. a software program
D. project specifications
E. cost-benefit analysis
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