Project Setup and Interface Flashcards

Which panel in Adobe Photoshop lets you view and select individual color channels of an image?

Answer: Channels Panel

The Channels Panel displays individual color channels (such as Red, Green, Blue in RGB mode) and allows you to work on each separately.

In Adobe Illustrator, what is the purpose of the 'Artboard' tool?

Answer: Creates and resizes individual artboards within a document

The Artboard tool lets you add, delete, reposition, and resize artboards within a single Illustrator document.

What keyboard shortcut is commonly used to zoom to fit the entire document in the application window across Adobe apps?

Answer: Ctrl+0 / Cmd+0

Ctrl+0 (Windows) or Cmd+0 (Mac) zooms the view to fit the entire document or artboard within the application window.

In Adobe After Effects, what does the 'Composition Settings' dialog control?

Answer: The dimensions, frame rate, duration, and background color of the comp

Composition Settings define the working dimensions, pixel aspect ratio, frame rate, duration, and background color for a composition.

What is the default behavior when you open an image file directly in Adobe Photoshop (not via New Document)?

Answer: The image opens as a flattened Background layer

Opening an image file directly creates a locked Background layer by default, which must be unlocked or duplicated to be edited freely.

In Adobe applications, what does PPI stand for and why does it matter at document setup?

Answer: Pixels Per Inch; determines image resolution and print quality

PPI (Pixels Per Inch) defines image resolution; higher PPI produces sharper print output, while screen use typically requires only 72–96 PPI.

Which feature in Adobe Photoshop's New Document dialog allows you to start from pre-designed layouts rather than a blank canvas?

Answer: Presets and Templates

Photoshop's New Document dialog offers Presets and downloadable Templates that provide pre-configured sizes and design starting points.