ACE Layers and Masking Techniques Questions and Answers

Question 1

A designer is creating a composite image and wants to apply a Curves adjustment layer, but only to the single layer directly beneath it.
Which of the following is the most efficient method to achieve this without affecting any other layers?

Accepted Answer

Create a clipping mask for the adjustment layer.

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Group the adjustment layer with the target layer.

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Use the 'Merge Down' command to combine the layers.

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Create a layer mask on the adjustment layer and paint over the desired area.

Question 2

When working with a layer mask, which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

White reveals the layer's content, and black conceals it.

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Painting with gray on the mask will make the layer completely transparent.

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A layer mask permanently deletes the pixels it hides.

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Layer masks can only be created from a selection.

Question 3

A user has converted a layer to a Smart Object and applied a Gaussian Blur from the Filter menu. How can they selectively remove the blur from the subject's face while keeping the background blurred?

Accepted Answer

By painting with black on the Smart Filter's mask.

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By rasterizing the Smart Object and using the Eraser tool.

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By creating a clipping mask with a new blank layer.

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By lowering the opacity of the Smart Object layer.

Question 4

Which type of mask is defined by resolution-independent paths and creates a sharp, clean edge between the visible and hidden areas of a layer?

Accepted Answer

Vector Mask

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Quick Mask

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Layer Mask

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Clipping Mask

Question 5

You have finished editing a layer mask but decide you no longer need it. If you right-click the layer mask thumbnail and choose 'Delete Layer Mask', what happens to the pixels that were hidden by the mask?

Accepted Answer

Photoshop prompts you to either 'Apply' or 'Delete' the mask before proceeding.

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They are permanently deleted from the layer.

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They are merged with the layer below.

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They are restored, and the layer returns to its original, unmasked state.

Question 6

Which of the following is considered a non-destructive editing technique in Photoshop?

Accepted Answer

Using an Adjustment Layer to modify color and tone.

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Using the Eraser tool on a raster layer.

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Applying a filter directly to a regular pixel layer.

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Making adjustments using Image > Adjustments.

A designer is creating a composite image and wants to apply a Curves adjustment layer, but only to the single layer directly beneath it.Which of the following is the most efficient method to achieve this without affecting any other layers?

A designer is creating a composite image and wants to apply a Curves adjustment layer, but only to the single layer directly beneath it.
Which of the following is the most efficient method to achieve this without affecting any other layers?