ACA Software Proficiency & Tools Mastery 3

Question 1

In Adobe Photoshop, what is the keyboard shortcut to create a new layer via copy (duplicate selection to new layer)?

Accepted Answer

Ctrl+J / Cmd+J

Answer

Ctrl+J (Cmd+J on Mac) copies the current selection or layer to a new layer without affecting the original.

Question 2

Which feature in Adobe Illustrator allows you to wrap text around the contour of an object?

Accepted Answer

Text Wrap

Answer

Text Wrap (Object > Text Wrap > Make) causes text in a frame to flow around the edges of an overlapping object.

Question 3

In Adobe XD, what is the purpose of 'Repeat Grid'?

Accepted Answer

To quickly duplicate a UI element and its content in a grid pattern for lists and galleries

Answer

Repeat Grid lets designers drag handles to duplicate elements in rows and columns, ideal for lists, cards, and image galleries.

Question 4

What does 'Kerning' control in Adobe typography tools?

Accepted Answer

The spacing between specific pairs of characters

Answer

Kerning adjusts the space between specific character pairs to improve visual balance and readability.

Question 5

In Adobe Premiere Pro, what is a 'Sequence'?

Accepted Answer

A timeline container that holds and arranges clips for editing

Answer

A Sequence is the timeline workspace where clips, audio, and effects are arranged and edited to form the final video.

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