ACP ACP Masks and Effects 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Adobe Photoshop, which filter group is used to sharpen image details?
- Blur filters
- Sharpen filters (Correct answer)
- Distort filters
- Noise filters
Correct answer: Sharpen filters
The Sharpen filter group includes tools like Unsharp Mask and Smart Sharpen to enhance edge contrast and image detail.
Question 2: What does the 'Gaussian Blur' filter do in Adobe Photoshop?
- Adds a motion blur effect in one direction
- Smoothly blurs the image using a bell-curve distribution (Correct answer)
- Sharpens the image by reducing noise
- Pixelates the image into squares
Correct answer: Smoothly blurs the image using a bell-curve distribution
Gaussian Blur applies a smooth, weighted blur based on a Gaussian (bell curve) distribution of pixel values.
Question 3: In Adobe Illustrator, which effect is used to give flat objects a three-dimensional appearance?
- Feather
- Drop Shadow
- 3D and Materials (Correct answer)
- Inner Glow
Correct answer: 3D and Materials
The 3D and Materials effect in Illustrator can extrude, revolve, or inflate objects to simulate three-dimensional depth.
Question 4: What is the purpose of the 'Feather' option in Adobe applications?
- To add a decorative border to an image
- To soften the edges of a selection or mask with a gradual fade (Correct answer)
- To increase image resolution at the edges
- To apply a gradient along the boundary of a shape
Correct answer: To soften the edges of a selection or mask with a gradual fade
Feathering creates a gradual, soft transition at the edges of a selection or mask by blending into the surrounding area.
Question 5: In Adobe Photoshop, what does the 'Liquify' filter allow you to do?
- Convert the image to a watercolor painting effect
- Push, pull, rotate, and distort pixels interactively (Correct answer)
- Apply a liquid metal sheen to metallic surfaces
- Merge layers with a water-ripple transition
Correct answer: Push, pull, rotate, and distort pixels interactively
The Liquify filter provides a mesh-based warp tool for interactively distorting and reshaping image content.
Question 6: What is the function of the 'Drop Shadow' effect in Adobe Illustrator?
- To create a reflection of the object below the baseline
- To add a soft shadow behind an object to simulate depth (Correct answer)
- To darken the fill color of a selected object
- To blend the object with the layer below
Correct answer: To add a soft shadow behind an object to simulate depth
The Drop Shadow effect adds a shadow behind or below an object, simulating a light source and giving the appearance of depth.
ACP ACP Masks and Effects 2
In Adobe Photoshop, which filter group is used to sharpen image details?