Photoshop Certification Test Guide 2021

When you _blank an image, the number of the pixels changes?

crop

Where can you find vector stars in Photoshop?

Custom shape

A document has a type layer with a drop shadow applied to it. You need to make the text transparent without changing the transparency of the shadow.

Change the Fill value to 0%.

copyright laws

Share alike (SA): You may distribute derivative works only under a license identical (not more restrictive) to the license that governs the original work.

Non commercial (NC): You may use the work only for non-commercial purposes.

No Derivative Works (ND): You may only use exact copies of the work, not derivative works and remixes based on it.

Attribution (BY): You may use the work only if you give the author credit.

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 3 pieces of information must you include in a project goals document?

Project purpose

Project Deadline

Target Audience

What is the benefit of iterative design?

It allows the designer to respond to feedback throughout the process.

vector

An image created by defining points and curves.

rasterize

Convert an image stored by a geometric formula to pixels.

resample

Adjust the number of pixels in the image.

bitmap

An image created by colored dots on a grid

kerning

the space between a pair of characters.

tracking

the spacing between a range of characters

leading

Is the distance between each line of text.

baseline

the invisible line upon which a line of text rests

Which two sets of traits should you consider when defining a target audience? (Choose 2)

Occupation, Education, Religion

Age, Occupation, Education

Using the Quick Select tool

Select the _blank

Select Sample All Layers

Modify the brush size

copyright

A legal term that gives the creator of an original work exclusive right to it.

project scope

The cost estimate and project schedule.

Which two statements describe the difference between adjusting the opacity and adjusting the fill opacity.

Fill opacity determines the level of the blending mode.

Fill opacity does not affect the opacity of layer effects like a drop shadow.

Makes changes to the original image's original information or

Changes to an image can be difficult to remove later

Destructive Editing

Make changes to an image without overwriting the image's original information or Changes to the image can be easily removed later.

Non Destructive Editing

Destructive Editing

Making adjustments using the Image then Adjustments menu and Using the Clone Stamp tool

Non Destructive Editing

Masking, Using adjustment layers, and Transforming Smart Objects

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

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

You are editing a photo and one of the trees in the landscape would balance the composition better if it was after 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

For the following options which two are a benefits of using Linked Smart Object in Photoshop? (Choose two)

The Smart Objects is automatically updated if the source file is change

The ability to perform non-destructive transforms without losing original image quality

Which 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 change

Which is NOT a phase involved in a project plan?

Budget discussion

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

During the process of interacting with your client, which of the following would be deliverables you need to provide as you work through the process? (Choose 2)

Design comps

Project specifications

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 are creating something the client is happy with?

Making rough sketches

Which three of the following are valid uses of the Lasso Tool? (Choose Three)

To remove a selected area from an image

To make a selection and use content-aware fill

To make a non geometric selection

When working with a client's photographs you don't want any editing changes to be permanent. What type of editing would you use if you wanted to preserve the original image data?

Non-destructive editing

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

Snapshot

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

Window > Swatches

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.

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

Make initial edits in RGB mode, then convert your image to CMYK mode and make any additional color and tonal adjustments.

Use of Proof Colors command to view a soft proof to see a more accurate preview of the final printed version.

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? (Choose two)

Use RGB color mode

Constrain Image proportions when exporting

Which two options correctly describe a raster or bitmap image? (Choose two)

Represented by pixels in a grid layout

Cannot be resized without loss of quality

A _______, file is unprocessed, and contains more data than a standard ________ file.

raw and jpeg

What is the primary focus of Adobe Bridge?

To manage, open and view files

Which option is available for Rendering Intent under color management for printing?

Relative Colorimetric

Which principle should you apply to ensure a visually appealing layout?

Rule of Thirds

Which three graphic types can be used for the web? (Choose three)

GIF, JPG, and PNG

Which three options are principles of design? (Choose three)

Repetition is the recurrence of an element in a piece without any changes

Harmony is when some of many of the components share a common trait or two.

Unity refers to a sense that everything in the drawing belongs there and makes it a whole

How can an RGB document be previewed to see what it would look like when printed in CMYK without modifying image data?

Go to View > Proof Setup >Working CMYK

Which color mode is the most effective to use for final output when a poster will be printed on an offset press?

CMYK

Which file provides the data for an image in an unprocessed form?

Camera Raw

Which feature can be used to store information about copyright and ownership?

Metadata

Which resource offers easier access to locating, previewing, and opening images without leaving Photoshop?

Mini Bridge

Which of the following are three effects of applying the Flatten Image command in Adobe Photoshop?

All visible layers are combined into a single layer

Reduces the Photoshop file size

Hidden layers are discarded

When using the Content-Aware Move tool, which mode allows users to create and blend a copy of their selection into a different location in the image without creating a new layer?

Extend

A large, conservative security firm needs a logo and marketing materials that promote feelings of security, trust, and strength. Which font type would be most appropriate?

Sans-serif fonts

Which of the following tools would be most effective for manipulating objects within an image?

Content-Aware Move

How do you create a web page that has multiple JPEG images displayed with a navigation bar?

Bridge > Output > Web Photo Gallery

What is the definition of gamut?

The range of colors that can be printed or displayed

How can a Camera Raw file be created?

Create the file in a Digital Camera

What will a browser do if it cannot exactly match the original colors selected for an image?

Dithering

What is demographic data used to identify in the design process?

The target audience

Which type of font face is the most appropriate when designing a logo for a day spa?

Script fonts

When is a document copyrighted?

When it is created in fixed form

Which two must be identified when developing a Photoshop Project plan? (Choose two)

Resource allocation

Task owners

Which two tools are important for effective project management for a freelance artist? (Choose two)

Records of expenses and time

Accurate notes of requirements and discussions

What is the most effective file format to use when saving a graphic with a feathered transparent background for the web?

PNG-24

Which type of media requires the use of pixels rather than inches? (Choose two)

Website

Flash banner

Which two are uses of color as a graphic design element? (Choose two)

To label or show hierarchy

To unify or tie a layout together

Focal point

Emphasis

Consistent color palette

Unity

Curved or spiral lines

Movement

Asymmetrical composition

Balance

Which two pieces of information are the most critical when creating images for video? (Choose two)

Video use: television, the Web, or CD distribution

Video standard of the system the graphic is to be used on

Which two tools allow local color corrections to be made to a specific areas of an image? (Choose two)

Dodge tool

Sponge tool

Which camera feature is crucial to taking an image of an eagle from 150 yards away?

Optical zoom

What is the most effective format to use when designing a logo?

Vector

What is a Smart Object?

It allows a user to alter, transform, and warp without ruining the original information

Which four are options when saving a new preset for creating a new document? (Choose four)

Color mode

Bit depth

Resolution

Pixel aspect ratio

What is the main purpose of working spaces when implementing a color management workflow?

Viewing of images the way they are intended across multiple devices or screens

Color Gamut

Certain complete subset of colors

Color Space

Particular instance of color model

Soft Proof

Produces a preview on screen that shows what the printed file will look like

Rendering Intent

Methods for converting colors from one color space to another

Which three image criteria must be checked prior to printing? (Choose three)

File size

Color Mode

Resolution

Which of the following correctly describe loading and saving selections? (Choose two)

When loading a selection from another image, the image has to be open

You can drag a selection from one open Photoshop image into another

Which of the following correctly defines the Golden Ratio in design?

A mathematical ration commonly found in nature that helps create the most visually pleasing design

After creating a selection with the marquee tool, which of the following are correct ways to permanently remove it? (Choose three)

Using the Eraser Tool to erase the selection

Clicking the Edit menu and then selecting Clear

Pressing delete key on your keyboard

Which of the following are principles of design?

(Choose three)

Balance

Repetition

Contrast

Which production phases in a Project Plan are specifically the artist's responsibility?

(Choose two)

Final image processing

Creating sample graphics

When planning a project for a client, which of the following will influence design choices?

(Choose two)

Client goals

Target audience

When developing market materials for a company, who is responsible for identifying the target demographic?

The client

Which of the following is a set of standardized information about a file, such as copyright, author name and resolution?

Metadata

What are the two most important factors to be identified by the client when designing marketing materials? (Choose two)

Project goals

Target audience

Where can copyright information for a Photoshop file be viewed, added or edited?

File > File Info

public domain

Refers to works where copyright is expired or abandoned

derivative works

Works based on another copyrighted work, where only the changes are protected

fair use

Use of copyrighted material for education, research, criticism, or news reporting

Which two would a team deliver in the first stages of developing a Photoshop project? (Choose two)

Specifications and scope, Sketches

The client wants an 8 foot by 8 foot banner designed.

Which unit of measurement should be used when choosing a document setting?

CMYK at 300 dpi (at least)

What is a common way to change the resolution of an image?

Image size