Photoshop

You have been asked to work on the design for the cover of a new book. The author of the book would like to use a picture of a couple he has taken in the park. What needs to be done to use this image?

A model release needs to be signed by the individuals in the picture

An iterative sketch is one deliverable you will need to provide to your client/ What is an iterative sketch?

A rough mock-up of design approaches for the project, which can change over time.

What is the effect of flattening an image in Adobe Photoshop?

A smaller file size is created All visible layers are combined into a single layer named Background

Which of the following correctly describes the CMYK color model?

A subtractive color model used in printing that sets four color channels

When preparing your images to be published for print which of the following need to be checked or confirmed prior to exporting?

File Format File Size Color

When preparing your images to be published for video which of the following need to be checked or confirmed prior to exporting?

File Format File Size Title Safe Area

Digital size of the image file is proportional to the pixel dimensions of the image

File size

When preparing your images to be published to the web which of the following need to be checked or confirmed prior to publishing?

File size File format Dimensions

Bitmap image format that supports animations

GIF

Uses different shades of gray

Grayscale

Is pulling the composition of an image together by using repetition or rhythm

Harmony

When working on this project you may want to consider using a Serif font. What are two features of a Serif font?

Has small decorative lines or embellishments on characters Better in printed work

Choose the best definition of aspect ratio

He relationship of the image's height to its width

Contains elements that lead the reader through each element in order of its significance

Hierarchy

Paints a re-creation of the selected state or snapshot

History Brush tool

Adobe programs can often be used in conjunction with each other on one project. Which of the following are advantages to linking your Photoshop files in InDesign?

Adjustment layers are recognized in InDesign Layers can be turned on and off within InDesign

Which of the following demographics are most important when considering the target audience for this site?

Age Gender

Which of the following is a valid function of Adobe Bridge?

Allows the creation of a photo gallery

Which of the following correctly describes an image with indexed colors?

An image that uses a color palette with a default maximum value of 256 colors

Which of the following are advantages to using Smart Object layers?

Apply nondestructive transform commands such as: rotate, scale, skew, or distort Apply nondestructive filters and be able to edit them later

Which of the following statements are true regarding vector masks?

Are created with either the pen or the shape tools and are resolution independent Creates a sharp-edged shape on a layer and is useful anytime you want to add a design element with clean, defined edges

Paints a re-creation of the selected state or snapshot with stylized strokes that simulate the look of different paint styles

Art History Brush tool

Can be saved in a compressed or uncompressed file format, is a common file format used for either web or print

BMP

Uses black and white

Bitmap

Paints soft strokes of color using the foreground color

Brush tool

Which of the following is NOT a phase involved in a project plan?

Budget Discussion

You have been asked to work on this project. There are typically five stages to any project, which of the following would be the stage when you would develop sketches or design comps?

Building

Best for professional printing projects using process colors

CMYK

When working with images it is important to understand the different extension types. Which two options correctly describe a raster or bitmap image?

Cannot be resized without loss of quality Represented by pixels in a grid layout

The client is not too happy with the Character Tracking for the font that you are using. Which of the following correctly describes Character Tracking?

Changes the spacing between all characters in a block of text

When working with gradients in the Gradient Editor, there is a color stop for each main color used in the gradient. How can you delete a color stop that you don't want to use anymore?

Click the color stop to select it, then click the delete icon in the panel

What can be used to improve visual hierarchy?

Color Font and font size

When designing all of the elements of a book cover (cover, spine, and flaps) as they relate to typography and its use in visual design which of the following options should be considered?

Consider the font, style, color and spacing when laying out text Set the style or tone of the book with the choice of font

You are editing a photo and one of the trees in the landscape would balance the composition better if it was farther to the right side of the frame. Which of the following features would be the most effective to move the tree to the right side of the image?

Content aware move

Creating difference between elements on a page- this can be achieved with color or by varying size, fonts, and font styles

Contrast

When applying a filter to a text layer, how can you ensure that the type's editability is not lost?

Convert the type layer into a smart object

Given the sample image and settings in the Layers panel, which would be the best options for applying these same filters and layer styles to other images throughout the catalog?

Copy and paste a Layer Style from one layer to another Duplicate a Smart Filter from one Smart Object to another

What is the quickest way to replace a layer style with an existing style from another layer?

Copy the desired layer style and paste it over the style you want to replace

Which two options correctly describe a vector image?

Created with mathematical calculations Can be resized without loss of quality

You have been asked to work on the design for the cover of a new book. The author of the book has some ideas for the cover but you need more information. You need to develop a project plan for this assignment. Which of the following two items should you include in this project plan?

Define your audience Create a basic layout of the book cover

Making adjustments using the Image then Adjustments menu

Destructive

Using the Clone Stamp tool

Destructive

It's important to make sure your project is ready before you publish it. Which of the following need to be checked or confirmed prior to publishing?

Dimensions File format File size

The image size in terms of the printed dimensions and the image resolution

Document size

You are editing a batch of engagement photos to use for your client's wedding invitation. You created layer effects and smart filter settings on the first image you are editing, but you want to make the same changes to the rest of the images. Which of the following are the best ways to apply the filters and layer effects to the rest of the images?

Duplicate a Smart Filter from one Smart Object to another Copy and paste a Layer Style from one layer to another

Commercial printing

EPS

What are some strategies that should be used when communicating with your client as you work through the project?

Establish a plan for communication identifying how often you plan to provide updates to the client Maintain a document that tracks the following information: status of the project, tasks and next steps, decisions needing to be made, updated schedule Maintain records of client communication and feedback

Format used for streaming audio and video over the web and other networks

FLV

Used to publish a rendered video for use on the web

FLV or SWF

The only colors saved are the colors used in the image

Index

Commonly used format with lossy compression for digital photography

JPEG

Commonly used to display photographs and other continuous-tone images on the web

JPEG

Compresses well without losing quality, should be used for the web

JPEG

From the following statements select the best options that should be considered when preparing images to be used for different mediums- print, web, and video- in Photoshop, different file formats are required.

JPEG, which compresses well without losing quality, should be used for the web H.264 (MPEG-4) format is the most flexible with presets available for HDTV and optimized web formats TIFF, which can be saved in an uncompressed file format with a high resolution, is a common file format used for professional print services

Photos

JPG

Controls the space between two specific characters

Kerning

Controls the amount of space between lines of type

Leading

Standard for lossy compression of video and audio

MPEG

Used for delivering audio and video streams on the web

MPEG-4

In the beginning of the visual design process, it's important to work closely with your client. Which of the following methods is a good way to quickly explore creative options and ensure you're creating something the client is happy with?

Making rough sketches

Masking

Nondestructive

Transforming Smart Objects

Nondestructive

Using adjustment layers

Nondestructive

What type of editing would you use if you wanted to preserve the original image data?

Nondestructive editing

Raster graphics file format that supports lossless data compression

PNG

Used in Microsoft applications

PNG

Paints hard-edged strokes using the foreground color

Pencil tool

Which of the following is a flexible file format for transferring images between applications and computer platforms?

Photoshop Raw format

Which two of the following best describe framing in Photoshop?

Placing the subject of an image into focus Changing contrast, brightness, and cropping an image to highlight the subject

The fineness of detail in a bitmap image and is measured in ink dots per inch

Print Resolution

Which of the following would be deliverables you will need to provide as you work through your project?

Project specifications Design comps

When working on a project, Photoshop has different color mods and only certain features can be used with specific color modes. Which of the following color modes lets you use the widest array of Photoshop features?

RBG Color mode

Best for projects intended to be used on the web or video

RGB

Creating visual consistency by repeating an element such as colors, styles, or shapes

Repetition

The fineness of detail in a bitmap image and is measured in pixels per inch

Resolution

Which design principle can be represented with an overlay when using the Crop tool?

Rule of Thirds

Large document format

SVG

Using the relative size of elements against each other to attract attention to a focal point

Scale

Which of the following options is an added benefit of using a Linked Smart Object over just using a Smart Object in Photoshop?

Smart Objects are automatically updated if the source file is changed

What feature of the History Panel allows you to quickly compare and revert to an earlier image state?

Snapshot

Your work has asked you to participate in a project to photograph some of your products to use in advertisements. The photos will include models holding and using some of your company's camping gear products. Why is it important that everyone who appears in these photos signs and receives copies of a "model release" form?

So that your company legally has permission to use and publish the photographs, without restriction to alteration

Can be saved in an uncompressed file format with a high resolution, is a common file format used for professional print services

TIFF

Used to exchange files between applications and computer platforms

TIFF

You have been hired by a local business owner to design a catalog insert for their line of teen clothes. She has given you a packet of information and assets, including required content, suggested color schemes, and various photos of the clothes being modeled. Which of the following would be the best first step to take preparing your design?

Talk to the client about any questions or concerns you have about their expectations

From the following options which two are benefits of using a Linked Smart Object?

The ability to perform nondestructive transforms without losing original image quality The Smart Object is automatically updated if the source file is changed

From the following choices, select the best definition for typography.

The art and design of arranging type when choosing a font, font style and color

It is important to consider copyright any time you work on a project. Which of the following correctly describes a Copyright?

The exclusive right to copy, distribute, and profit from a work

Which three of the following are valid uses of the Lasso Tool?

To make a non-geometric selection To remove a selected area from an image To make a selection and use content aware fill

Sets the amount of space between a range of characters

Tracking

Which of the following techniques can be applied with nondestructive editing?

Transformations including: scaling, rotating, and warping Masking

A variation on a typeface such as bold, italics or normal

Type Style

You are getting dozens of images ready to be published on the web, and you need to make sure they are in the correct color mode and the correct size while still maintaining the same ratio. Recording an Action will be the quickest way to make changes to all the images. Which of the following steps should you include in your Action?

Use RBG color mode Constrain Image proportions when exporting

Which of the following are best practices and should be done to prepare these images for use on the web?

Use the "Save For Web & Devices" command to optimize the images Use sRGB as the standard color profile

Which of the following are the best practices that should be done in Photoshop before placing the images in InDesign?

Use the Proof Colors command to view a soft proof to see a more accurate preview of the final printed version Make initial edits in RGB mode, then convert your image to CMYK mode and make any additional color and tonal adjustments.

From the following statements select the best options that should be considered when preparing these images to be used for the web.

When resampling the photos the number of pixels in your image changes When resizing the photos the document size changes but the pixels remain the same

The author of the book has some ideas for the cover but you need more information. Which of the following should you discuss with the author before beginning the project?

Who is your target audience? Is this book part of a series or has a recurring character and would influence the style of the cover?

Which path would you follow to add new colors to an existing swatch library?

Window > Swatches

Which option is NOT a factor when determining which kind of images to include in your project for a target audience?

Your own stylistic preference