Adobe Illustrator Using Brushes and Symbols 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is a key advantage of using symbols instead of copying artwork many times?
- Larger file size
- Reduced file size and centralized editing (Correct answer)
- Automatic color changes
- Faster printing only
Correct answer: Reduced file size and centralized editing
Symbol instances reference one definition, reducing file size and letting you edit all instances at once.
Question 2: Which tool sprays multiple symbol instances onto the artboard at once?
- Symbol Shifter
- Symbol Sprayer (Correct answer)
- Symbol Stainer
- Symbol Sizer
Correct answer: Symbol Sprayer
The Symbol Sprayer tool adds many instances quickly as a symbol set.
Question 3: Editing a symbol's master definition affects what?
- Only the selected instance
- All instances of that symbol (Correct answer)
- Nothing until re-sprayed
- Only new instances
Correct answer: All instances of that symbol
Updating the symbol definition updates every instance throughout the document.
Question 4: Which Symbolism tool adjusts the size of selected symbol instances?
- Symbol Sizer (Correct answer)
- Symbol Scruncher
- Symbol Spinner
- Symbol Styler
Correct answer: Symbol Sizer
The Symbol Sizer tool enlarges or shrinks instances within a symbol set.
Question 5: How do you break the link between a symbol instance and its master to edit it independently?
- Press Delete
- Click 'Break Link to Symbol' (Correct answer)
- Double-click the artboard
- Use Object > Rasterize
Correct answer: Click 'Break Link to Symbol'
'Break Link to Symbol' in the Symbols panel or Control bar makes the instance editable artwork.
Question 6: Dynamic symbols allow you to do what without breaking the link?
- Change the master only
- Override appearance of individual instances (Correct answer)
- Increase resolution
- Convert to raster
Correct answer: Override appearance of individual instances
Dynamic symbols let you alter properties like color on individual instances while keeping the link.
Question 7: Which Symbolism tool changes the color tint of symbol instances?
- Symbol Stainer (Correct answer)
- Symbol Screener
- Symbol Shifter
- Symbol Sprayer
Correct answer: Symbol Stainer
The Symbol Stainer tool tints instances toward the current fill color.
Adobe Illustrator Using Brushes and Symbols 3
What is a key advantage of using symbols instead of copying artwork many times?