Photoshop 2023 Essential Training Basics Quizzes by Julianne Cost

What are the advantages of working with Adobe Camera Raw?

All edits are nondestructive and based on the best available data. (You are working with the original source material.)

You want to shift the hue of the roof and grass in this image. How might you limit the effect to just the green parts?

Create a mask using color range by selecting the roof with the eyedropper and dragging to the grass.

Why would you choose to share an exported JPEG file rather than the PSD document?

Exported JPEG files can be much smaller than the PSD files. (Sharing a 2 MB file is much easier than sharing a 90 MB file.)

Louise wants to display one of her images on a large, secondary monitor. How can she do this easily?

Float the image, then dragging it to the second monitor. (To float the image, Louise needs to simply drag on the tab.)

Why is the Quick Selection Tool superior to the Magic Wand Tool for objects with complex shapes?

It uses color, tone, and edge detection. (Edge detection is particularly useful for defining shapes.)

When adjusting the Whites slider, what does the red overlay in this image indicate?

The value of those pixels is pure white.

Many tool icons have a small triangle in the lower right corner. What does this triangle indicate?

There are nested tools available. (The nested tools will fly out upon clicking and holding the icon.)

What adjustment layer works best to minimize changes to skin tones while still increasing/decreasing other colors in an image?

Vibrance (Vibrance does not affect yellow and oranges.)

In the process of warping this image, you make use of the constructions as thin blue lines, points, and curves. What are these called?

split lines (You can drag points to achieve warping.)

When you merge layers or flatten an image, you save _____ at the expense of _____.

storage space; reduced processing flexibility

How would you characterize the color technology shown below?

subtractive (Subtractive technology is typically used in printing.)

Stan wants to change the space between successive lines of text. What should he change?

the leading (Leading refers to the space between lines.)

What does the flow setting control?

the rate at which color is applied

A clipping mask displays information only where _____.

there is content in the layer below (There is content in any layer below.)

Why should you maximize PSD and PSB file compatibility?

to enable better compatibility with Lightroom and Bridge (This compatibility makes using a suite of applications easier.)

Why would you want to create a new workspace?

to have the most commonly used panels where you want them (You can work faster with commonly used tools that are readily available.)

Why would you apply a single Smart Filter to multiple layers at once?

to have the same filter parameters in effect for each layer (One filter can be applied to multiple layers using the same filter parameters.)

Why should you give layer groups specific and meaningful names?

to make understanding the layers in the future easier for you and others (Having meaningful names for the layer groups makes understanding the document easier.)

Why would you use larger bit depths than can possibly be perceived by the human eye?

to produce a higher quality image when editing tone and color

Why would you turn off resampling?

to retain the same file size and not alter the information (The number of pixels is conserved when resampling is turned off.)

Why would you convert multiple layers to a single Smart Object?

to transform them "as if" they were merged into a single layer (You can apply the same transform to all layers of the Smart Object.)

Arlo is making very fine corrections to perspective in Camera Raw. How can he better enable these fine corrections?

Enable the loupe overview and hold down the Alt or Option key to lessen the cursor motion. (This way, Arlo can see the whole image and a magnified portion simultaneously.)

Which tool is best suited to select the body of the scarecrow in this image?

Select Subject (Select Subject works well with body shapes.)

You want a JPEG-formatted version of a raw file with a monochrome profile applied. What is the easiest way to do this?

Select the Save icon, set Format to JPEG, and then select Save.

If the Content-Aware Scale tool produces too much distortion of your objects of interest, what should you do?

Select the objects and protect them in the tool options. (Save the object selection as a layer first.)

You have a portrait photo in Camera Raw. Using the Crop Tool, how can you best crop it to a 5:4 landscape?

Set Aspect Ratio to 4 × 5 / 8 × 10 and select the Rotate Aspect Ratio button.

If Ariana's original image is a Raw file, why might she choose to manipulate the image in Photoshop using Adjustment layers instead of Camera Raw or Lightroom?

She wants to use the selection tools in Photoshop. (Complex selection tools are not available in Camera Raw.)

Within the Select and Mask panel, which control has the largest effect on removing a halo?

Shift Edge (All controls work together, but Shift Edge permits incorporating more or less of the surroundings.)

What happens when you attempt to reassign a shortcut already in use to a new command?

The old association is superseded. (In this case, you cannot use the old shortcut definition anymore.)

Ella is involved in a half-tone printing project in which the expected line screen is 125. At what resolution should she prepare her images?

200 ppi (The resolution should be about 1.5 to 2 times the line screen.)

Why should you be cautious about making the slope of the histogram curve very flat?

A flat curve results in very low contrast for that lightness range. (If the slope is small, then there is very little change in lightness.)

How does automation in Camera Raw differ from automation in Photoshop?

Automation is much simpler in Camera Raw. (Making presets in Camera Raw is easy.)

How can you quickly dictate the same lighting source for all layer effects?

Check the global lighting option in the effect control panel. (There is a checkbox in all effects that use lighting.)

How can you quickly dictate the same lighting source for all layer effects?

Check the global lighting option in the effect control panel. Correct There is a checkbox in all effects that use lighting.

Jim has worked with several of the panels, and now wants to get back to the default view. How can he do this?

Choose Reset Essentials from the workspace picker. (The workspace picker is in the upper right quadrant.)

How can you quickly reverse the effects of a layer mask?

Click Invert on the Properties panel. (You can use Invert in the Masks panel, or the keyboard shortcut.)

What is the main drawback to working with large color spaces, such as Adobe or ProPhoto?

Colors may be represented poorly when output to a smaller color space. (Both screens and print devices may not be able to produce the entire color space.)

When you make adjustments to the sky replacement sliders and choose to output to layers, what does Photoshop automatically do to maintain flexibility in editing?

Create any necessary adjustment layers. (After closing Sky Replacement, you will see additional layers (you have to choose to output to layers for PS to create them).)

What is the best tool to use to change the aspect ratio and size of a document in one step?

Crop tool

There are several ways to pan and zoom in Photoshop. What is a quick shortcut to get back to a view that fits the image to the window?

Ctrl+0 or Command+0 (This is a very useful shortcut to memorize, so you can quickly reset zoom and pan.)

Tom is using the Magnetic Lasso Tool to trace a complex shape from an image. Points go astray at times. What should Tom do to fix these?

Delete these points, and enter points manually. (Human intervention into the algorithm is helpful.)

In Camera Raw's B&W Mixer panel, how might you convert the red color range to darker grays?

Drag the Reds slider to the right.

What is the easiest way to move layers from one document to another?

Drag the layer icons from the Layer panel into the document image. (It is easy to select all of the desired layers quickly with this method.)

By default, the reference point for performing a rotation is in the center of the image. How can you move it so it is slightly off-center?

Drag the reference point in the image area. (You can also do crude changes in the Transform toolbar.)

How can you change the order of tools in the toolbar, or change their keyboard shortcuts?

Edit the toolbar either from the Edit menu or from the toolbar ellipsis. (You can save and load presets for the toolbar.)

Which panel shown in this image is most useful for adjusting perspective

Geometry

Ella has opened a fresh version of Photoshop on her system. Why does her layout appear different than the standard layout?

Her screen resolution in limiting. (Photoshop will adjust the arrangement of panels to best use available screen resolution.)

Amy applies a high-pass filter to an image of a white picket fence on a blue background. What does the resulting image predominantly contain?

It contains picket edges on a gray background. (Amy would see mostly the vertical edges of the pickets.)

How do you know when a layer is transparent?

It displays as a checkerboard. (The checkerboard shows where the layer is transparent.)

How is Smart Sharpen better than other sharpening methods?

It has more flexibility for dealing with halos and noise. (There are several separate settings for dealing with a more sophisticated sharpening algorithm.)

What is the function of the black portion of a mask?

It hides material behind it. (The mask can be made more or less transparent.)

What happens to the processing history when a file is closed?

It is discarded. (History cannot be restored when a file is closed.)

Why is it beneficial to create custom keyboard shortcuts?

It speeds up your workflow. (Many people have unique tasks to accomplish, and hence benefit from custom shortcuts.)

Jamie uses about six different fonts routinely, and gets frustrated by the extremely long list of fonts available. How can Jamie make things easier?

Mark the frequently used fonts as favorites, and then filter based on favorites. (This is a simple and convenient way to make choosing a font easier.)

Why would you choose to work with masks, rather than manipulate the image data directly?

Masks are nondestructive. (Changes are easier to modify or reverse when you use masks.)

What must you do before you can combine or merge two shapes?

Place them on the same layer. (The fills will then match the uppermost layer.)

Why should you use raw files instead of JPEG files for source material, if given the choice?

Raw files contain more information. (JPEG files are compressed with loss of information.)

In terms of profiles, how does working with raw files and JPEG files in Camera Raw differ?

Raw profiles are named with an "Adobe" prefix and only available for raw files.

Which parameter in the Content-Aware Fill tool should be adjusted to best handle fills for the lassoed region in the image?

Rotation Adaptation (You can choose None, Low, Medium, and High.)

Which tool should you use to straighten only one layer?

Ruler (You can apply the Ruler tool to one layer at a time.)

Adam wants to replace some larger areas in a sky scene. What does he need to do to enable the use of the Healing brush?

Sample a good area of sky to use for replacement. (Adam needs to hold Option or Alt to sample the area.)

What is the function of the Frame tool?

The Frame tool selects an area for display, without discarding other parts of the image. (The whole image still exists behind the frame.)

Why do some of the AI filters require cloud connectivity?

The actual computations are done in the cloud. (The AI and neural computations are only available on remote machines.)

Why is flipping a copied and transformed area of an image sometimes problematic?

The direction of light in the transformed area will not match the original scene. (Flipping can cause shadows and highlights to appear in the wrong direction.)

What is the dissolve tool in Photoshop?

The dissolve mode takes random pixels from both layers. With top layer opacity greater than that of the bottom layer, most pixels are taken from the top layer, while with low opacity most pixels are taken from the bottom layer. No anti-aliasing is used with this blend mode, so the pictures may look grainy and harsh.

Which image type contains the most information, and thus is the largest file?

The lack of graininess and banding is consistent with an RGB image; it has three channels. (a high resolution, clear image)

Which special performance behaviors do wet brushes exhibit?

They blend and smudge colors. (You can mix colors on the canvas.)

What is the primary advantage that vector shapes have over pixel-based images?

They do not lose any quality upon changing size or resolution. (This is the main benefit of vector shapes.)

What is the downside of using a lot of Smart Objects?

They increase file sizes. (It is prudent to use Smart Objects only when really needed.)

Why are TIFF and PSD formats used for storing working or master copies of images?

They preserve layers and use lossless compression. (Users want a truly faithful working copy.)

How can Stan quickly select an entire line of text?

Triple-click anywhere in the line. (Stan has to pay attention to quickness to triple-click on the text.)

How can you change the background layer so it becomes movable, and can appear anywhere in the stacking order?

Unlock it and convert it to an ordinary layer. (Unlocking the background layer is the first step to enabling a variety of transformations.)

In either Lightroom or Lightroom Classic, what should you do before importing an original image into Photoshop?

Use developing tools to adjust for best appearance.

How can you easily add to a marquee selection?

Use the Shift key for additional selections. (Use the Shift key and additional selections will then accumulate.)

Under which menu can you find a list of available panels?

Window (In the Window menu, you will see a long list of control panels.)

What are the advantages of using Bridge over Photoshop for finding a specific file?

You can see multiple folders and file types. (Bridge is a purpose-built file browser.)

Why would you notselect the Delete Cropped Pixels toggle when cropping?

all of these answers (The downside is that the file may be cumbersomely large.)

How should you use a shape layer if you want to use it as a mask for multiple image layers?

as a clipping mask (This is the simplest way to handle multiple image layers.)

How has the lower workshop image been produced from the upper image in the black and white adjustment layer? ( imagine the photo being brownish now instead of black and white)

by adjusting the tint control in the black and white adjustment layer (By taking this action, the white then changes to yellow.)

How would you initiate a Smart Filter?

by applying a filter to a Smart Object (Convert the object to a Smart Object first, and the Smart Filter will appear in the layers when a filter is applied.)

How would you quickly open a file in Photoshop from Lightroom Classic?

by choosing Edit In from a variety of access points (You can use the Photo menu, right-click on the icon, or use the keyboard shortcut.)

Sadie is not satisfied with any of the Photoshop presets available for web display. How should she proceed?

by examining the presets for art and illustration by entering custom specifications in the dialogue on the right side of the New Document screen Many presets are available, and Sadie can make custom specifications if none of those are acceptable. by looking at the presets for photo and print

How is the fill content generated when using the Content-Aware option?

by extrapolating from neighboring content (The border content is extrapolated.)

If the Content-Aware Fill tool does not perform well in distinguishing types of content, how should you proceed?

by manually intervening to help the algorithm get started (You can use the Clone-Stamp tool to create clear boundaries between types of content.)

How can you pick a color from your existing image?

by positioning the Eyedropper over the location of the desired color, and then clicking (The cursor appears as an Eyedropper in the Color Picker tool.)

An image has been segmented with Quick Select. How can you quickly improve the edges?

by subtracting obvious regions, modifying the edge radius, and using the Refine brush (The edge radius and Refine brush are particularly helpful.)

How can you quickly achieve the uniform spacing seen between these images?

by using Distribute (You should use distribute spacing if the objects in the images are of different sizes.)

Which process is in progress in this image?

cropping (The white grid and bold handles indicate the crop area.)

What happens when you increase the feathering on a mask?

edges become softer (Increasing the feathering can make the edges appear less jagged.)

Jim routinely uses Camera Raw as a Smart Filter on JPEG images. Why?

for flexibility, ease of use, power, and reversibility (Camera Raw is familiar, simple, powerful, and nondestructive, even when used as a Smart Filter.)

Why would you choose to open raw images as Smart Objects?

for increased flexibility without loss of quality (Raw files always allow more flexibility at the expense of increased size.)

Adam has matched color, texture, and tone and removed the obvious distracting elements. What other details should he consider?

lighting direction edges, shadoes, halos, reflections (It is easy to overlook some of these details in haste.)

You see a row of small icons just above the image in your Photoshop session. What do these icons represent?

options for the selected tool (After you select a tool from the left column, the option bar appears)

Into which category would the Dust and Scratches filter fit?

practical (Practical filters include noise removal, as well as sharpening and similar technical effects.)

What sort of gradient produces the image

radial

Which effect is used to generate the image on the right from the image on the left?

shadow (A shadow is produced with the lighting coming from the upper left.)

Color balance adjustments allow you to address _____ independently.

shadows, midtones, and highlights (You can make the color balance for the highlights different from that in the shadows.)

Which type of brush would easily produce this image?

spatter (Spatter is jargon for droplets of color.)