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  1. Which Pathfinder mode merges selected shapes into a single combined shape while keeping the underlying paths editable?

    Answer: Unite (in the Shape Modes row with Alt/Option held)

    Holding Alt/Option while clicking Unite creates a non-destructive compound shape that remains editable.

  2. What does the Pathfinder 'Minus Front' command do?

    Answer: Subtracts the frontmost shapes from the backmost shape

    Minus Front removes the front objects from the rearmost object, leaving the back shape minus the overlap.

  3. The Shape Builder tool is used primarily to:

    Answer: Merge or extract regions of overlapping shapes by dragging or clicking

    Shape Builder lets you interactively combine or delete regions of overlapping objects.

  4. To delete a region with the Shape Builder tool, you hold which key while clicking?

    Answer: Alt/Option

    Holding Alt/Option turns the Shape Builder cursor into a minus icon to remove regions.

  5. What is the result of the Pathfinder 'Intersect' command?

    Answer: Only the overlapping area of the selected objects remains

    Intersect keeps only the region where all selected shapes overlap.

  6. The Pathfinder 'Exclude' command produces:

    Answer: A compound path where overlapping regions become transparent holes

    Exclude removes overlapping regions, turning them into see-through holes.

  7. Which menu houses the Pathfinder panel if it is not already visible?

    Answer: Window > Pathfinder

    The Pathfinder panel is opened from the Window menu.