ACE Project Setup and Workflow 3

Question 1

A Photoshop document is 10,000 x 8,000 pixels and exceeds 2GB. Which format should you use to save it?

Accepted Answer

PSB

Answer

PSB (Photoshop Big Document) supports files larger than 2GB, whereas the standard PSD format has a 2GB file size limit.

Question 2

When setting up a multi-artboard workflow in Photoshop for a mobile app design, what is the key advantage of using Artboards over regular layers?

Accepted Answer

Artboards let you manage multiple screen sizes or states within one document

Answer

Artboards function as self-contained canvases within a single document, making it easy to design multiple screens, states, or device sizes side by side.

Question 3

What is the purpose of setting a 'Bleed' area when preparing a Photoshop document for commercial printing?

Accepted Answer

It extends background colors and images beyond the trim edge to prevent white borders after cutting

Answer

Bleed extends artwork 1/8 inch (0.125") beyond the trim edge so that slight cutting variations don't result in unwanted white borders on the final printed piece.

Question 4

Which Photoshop preference setting controls how much RAM the application is allowed to use?

Accepted Answer

Performance > Memory Usage

Answer

Under Preferences > Performance, the Memory Usage slider controls the percentage of available RAM allocated to Photoshop, directly affecting performance.

Question 5

When duplicating a Photoshop document to create a variation, which command preserves all layers and settings while creating an independent copy?

Accepted Answer

Image > Duplicate

Answer

Image > Duplicate creates a complete copy of the active document with all layers intact, which can then be saved independently.

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ACE Project Setup and Workflow 3