Adobe Illustrator Adobe Illustrator 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which tool is best for tracing a scanned hand-drawn logo into editable vector paths automatically?
- Image Trace (Correct answer)
- Mesh Tool
- Blob Brush
- Live Paint Bucket
Correct answer: Image Trace
Image Trace converts raster artwork into vector paths that can then be expanded and edited.
Question 2: What does the Pathfinder 'Minus Front' command do to two overlapping shapes?
- Subtracts the front shape from the back shape (Correct answer)
- Merges both into one shape
- Keeps only the overlapping area
- Divides them into separate pieces
Correct answer: Subtracts the front shape from the back shape
Minus Front removes the topmost (front) object's area from the object beneath it.
Question 3: Which file format preserves Illustrator's editable layers and is the native Illustrator format?
- AI (Correct answer)
- JPEG
- PNG
- GIF
Correct answer: AI
The AI format is Illustrator's native file type and retains full editability.
Question 4: What is the purpose of the Appearance panel in Illustrator?
- To manage multiple fills, strokes, and effects on a single object (Correct answer)
- To organize artboards
- To export assets in bulk
- To adjust document color mode
Correct answer: To manage multiple fills, strokes, and effects on a single object
The Appearance panel lets you stack and edit several fills, strokes, and effects on one object.
Question 5: Which keyboard shortcut groups selected objects in Illustrator on Windows?
- Ctrl+G (Correct answer)
- Ctrl+J
- Ctrl+L
- Ctrl+K
Correct answer: Ctrl+G
Ctrl+G groups selected objects so they move and transform together.
Question 6: What does converting text to outlines accomplish?
- Turns editable type into vector shapes so fonts aren't needed (Correct answer)
- Increases the font size automatically
- Locks the text color
- Adds a drop shadow
Correct answer: Turns editable type into vector shapes so fonts aren't needed
Outlining type creates vector paths from letters, so the original font no longer must be installed.
Question 7: Which color mode should you choose for artwork intended for print production?
- CMYK (Correct answer)
- RGB
- Grayscale only
- Indexed
Correct answer: CMYK
CMYK matches the four process inks used by commercial printers.
Adobe Illustrator Adobe Illustrator 2
Which tool is best for tracing a scanned hand-drawn logo into editable vector paths automatically?