ACE Output for Print and Web 2

Question 1

Which color profile is most appropriate when preparing an image for offset printing on coated paper?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Web Coated (SWOP) v2

Answer

sRGB IEC61966-2.1

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Adobe RGB (1998)

Answer

ProPhoto RGB

Question 2

When saving a JPEG for web use, what does the 'Optimize' checkbox do in the Save for Web dialog?

Accepted Answer

Creates the smallest file size for a given quality setting

Answer

Applies sharpening automatically

Answer

Converts the image to sRGB

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Removes metadata from the file

Question 3

A designer notices banding in a gradient when printing. What is the most likely cause?

Accepted Answer

The bit depth is 8-bit, limiting tonal transitions

Answer

The image resolution is too high

Answer

The file was saved as PNG-24

Answer

The color mode is set to Lab

Question 4

What is the purpose of the 'Bleed' setting when using Photoshop's Print dialog?

Accepted Answer

It extends image content beyond the trim edge to prevent white borders after cutting

Answer

It adds crop marks inside the image boundary

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It sets the ink density limit for press output

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It converts spot colors to process colors

Question 5

Which Photoshop feature allows you to preview how an image will look on a specific output device before printing?

Accepted Answer

Soft Proofing via View > Proof Colors

Answer

Color Balance adjustment

Answer

Gamut Warning only

Answer

Match Color command

Question 6

When exporting an image as SVG from Photoshop for web use, which type of layer content exports best?

Accepted Answer

Shape layers with vector paths

Answer

Raster pixel layers

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Gradient fill layers

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Pattern overlay layers

Question 7

What does the 'Rendering Intent' setting control when converting between color profiles?

Accepted Answer

How out-of-gamut colors are mapped to the destination gamut

Answer

The screen brightness during conversion

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The resolution of the output file

Answer

Whether metadata is preserved