Adobe Illustrator Layers and Artboard Management 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What happens to objects when you delete a layer that contains them?
- They move to the layer below
- They are deleted with the layer (Correct answer)
- They become ungrouped
- They lose their fill only
Correct answer: They are deleted with the layer
Deleting a layer removes all artwork contained on that layer.
Question 2: Which option moves a selected object to a different layer in the Layers panel?
- Dragging the colored selection square (Correct answer)
- Pressing Escape
- Clicking the eye icon
- Using the Zoom tool
Correct answer: Dragging the colored selection square
Dragging the small colored indicator square moves the selected object to the target layer.
Question 3: What does 'Template' layer mode do?
- Dims and locks the layer for tracing (Correct answer)
- Hides it from print
- Converts it to a symbol
- Merges it down
Correct answer: Dims and locks the layer for tracing
A template layer is dimmed, locked, and non-printing, ideal for tracing reference images.
Question 4: How can you rename an artboard?
- Double-click its name in the Artboards panel (Correct answer)
- Right-click the canvas
- Press F2 on the layer
- Use the Type tool
Correct answer: Double-click its name in the Artboards panel
Double-clicking the artboard name in the Artboards panel makes it editable.
Question 5: What is the purpose of the artboard's bleed setting?
- Extends artwork past the trim edge for printing (Correct answer)
- Adds a drop shadow
- Increases resolution
- Changes the color mode
Correct answer: Extends artwork past the trim edge for printing
Bleed defines an area beyond the artboard edge so printed artwork extends to the trim line.
Question 6: Which shortcut selects all layers' objects at once is best replaced by which action to select one full layer?
- Click the layer's target circle (Correct answer)
- Press Ctrl+A only
- Double-click the eye
- Press Shift+Tab
Correct answer: Click the layer's target circle
Clicking the target (selection) circle to the right of a layer selects all objects on it.
Question 7: What does 'Paste Remembers Layers' do when enabled?
- Pastes objects onto their original layers (Correct answer)
- Flattens the document
- Locks the active layer
- Disables undo
Correct answer: Pastes objects onto their original layers
With this option on, copied objects paste back onto the same layers they came from.
Adobe Illustrator Layers and Artboard Management 3
What happens to objects when you delete a layer that contains them?