ACP ACP Masks and Effects

Question 1

What is the purpose of a layer mask in Adobe Photoshop?

Accepted Answer

To non-destructively hide or reveal portions of a layer

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To lock a layer from editing

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To merge multiple layers together

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To change the blending mode of a layer

Question 2

In Adobe Photoshop, what is a clipping mask used for?

Accepted Answer

To use one layer's shape to mask the content of the layer above it

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To clip the canvas to a smaller size

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To apply a filter only to selected pixels

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To group layers into a folder

Question 3

Which type of mask in Adobe Photoshop uses a vector path to define the masked area?

Accepted Answer

Vector mask

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Layer mask

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Adjustment mask

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Quick mask

Question 4

What does the 'Quick Mask' mode in Adobe Photoshop allow you to do?

Accepted Answer

Temporarily paint a selection using brush tools

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Apply a filter with one click

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Create a mask from a shape layer

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Merge all visible layers into a mask

Question 5

In Adobe Illustrator, what is an Opacity Mask?

Accepted Answer

A mask that uses the luminance values of one object to control the transparency of another

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A mask that locks object opacity at 50%

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A feature that removes white backgrounds from images

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A layer that reduces the opacity of all objects below it

Question 6

What happens when you apply a filter in Smart Filter mode in Adobe Photoshop?

Accepted Answer

The filter is applied non-destructively and can be edited or removed later

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The filter is permanently baked into the pixels

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The filter only affects selected pixels

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The filter is automatically applied to all layers