ACE Filters and Layer Styles

Question 1

Which of the following is a requirement before applying a Smart Filter to a layer in Photoshop?

Accepted Answer

The layer must be converted to a Smart Object

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The layer must be flattened first

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The layer must be rasterized

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The layer must be unlocked

Question 2

A designer wants to apply a Gaussian Blur that can be re-edited later without permanently altering pixels. What is the correct workflow?

Accepted Answer

Convert the layer to a Smart Object, then apply Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur

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Apply Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur directly to the pixel layer

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Duplicate the layer, then apply Gaussian Blur to the duplicate

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Apply the Gaussian Blur using the History panel

Question 3

Where in Photoshop do you find the Filter Gallery, which lets you preview and combine multiple artistic and texture filters?

Accepted Answer

Filter > Filter Gallery

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Window > Filter Gallery

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Edit > Filter Gallery

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Layer > Filter Gallery

Question 4

Which Layer Style creates the appearance of depth by making an element look raised or pressed into the surface below it?

Accepted Answer

Bevel & Emboss

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Color Overlay

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Outer Glow

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Pattern Overlay

Question 5

A designer applies a Drop Shadow layer style to a text layer. Later they need the shadow to appear on its own separate layer for further editing. Which option achieves this?

Accepted Answer

Right-click the layer style in the Layers panel and choose 'Create Layer'

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Go to Layer > Flatten Image

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Duplicate the text layer and delete the original

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Use Filter > Render > Lighting Effects

Question 6

Which blur filter in Photoshop is best suited for simulating the shallow depth-of-field effect produced by a camera lens, including iris shape control?

Accepted Answer

Lens Blur

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Gaussian Blur

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Motion Blur

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Average Blur