Adobe Illustrator Saving and Exporting Artwork 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: To keep a logo crisp at any printed size, which export format is most appropriate?
- EPS or PDF (vector) (Correct answer)
- JPEG at 72 ppi
- GIF
- PNG-8
Correct answer: EPS or PDF (vector)
Vector formats like EPS and PDF scale to any print size without quality loss.
Question 2: Which raster format supports transparency (alpha channel) for web graphics?
- PNG (Correct answer)
- JPEG
- BMP
- TIFF (without alpha)
Correct answer: PNG
PNG supports an alpha channel, allowing transparent backgrounds on the web.
Question 3: When exporting JPEG, increasing the quality slider primarily affects:
- File size and compression artifacts (Correct answer)
- The color mode to CMYK
- Vector editability
- Number of artboards
Correct answer: File size and compression artifacts
Higher JPEG quality means less compression, fewer artifacts, and a larger file.
Question 4: What does 'Embed' vs 'Link' refer to when placing then saving artwork?
- Embed stores image data in the file; Link references an external file (Correct answer)
- Embed compresses; Link rasterizes
- Embed is web-only; Link is print-only
- They are identical
Correct answer: Embed stores image data in the file; Link references an external file
Embedding includes the image inside the document, while linking points to an external source.
Question 5: For sending a print-ready file to a commercial printer, which is usually preferred?
- Press-ready PDF (PDF/X) (Correct answer)
- PNG-24
- GIF
- SVG
Correct answer: Press-ready PDF (PDF/X)
PDF/X presets are designed for reliable print production with proper color and bleed.
Question 6: Which setting ensures crop marks and bleed are included in an exported PDF for print?
- The Marks and Bleeds options in the Save Adobe PDF dialog (Correct answer)
- Image Trace settings
- The Appearance panel
- Pixel Preview
Correct answer: The Marks and Bleeds options in the Save Adobe PDF dialog
Marks and Bleeds in the PDF save dialog add trim marks and the bleed area.
Question 7: What happens to fonts when you enable 'Outline Text' or create outlines before exporting EPS/PDF?
- Text becomes vector shapes, removing the need to embed fonts (Correct answer)
- Text is deleted
- Text converts to a raster image
- Fonts auto-install on the recipient's machine
Correct answer: Text becomes vector shapes, removing the need to embed fonts
Converting text to outlines turns letters into editable paths so fonts aren't required.
Adobe Illustrator Saving and Exporting Artwork 3
To keep a logo crisp at any printed size, which export format is most appropriate?