Adobe InDesign Importing and Managing Graphics 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which fitting command resizes the content to fill the frame while maintaining proportions, possibly cropping?
- Fit Content to Frame
- Fill Frame Proportionally (Correct answer)
- Fit Frame to Content
- Center Content
Correct answer: Fill Frame Proportionally
Fill Frame Proportionally scales the image to fill the entire frame, cropping any overflow while keeping proportions.
Question 2: The blue circle (Content Grabber) in the center of a placed graphic lets you:
- Delete the image
- Move the content within its frame (Correct answer)
- Resize the frame only
- Apply a stroke
Correct answer: Move the content within its frame
The Content Grabber lets you reposition or transform the image inside its frame without moving the frame.
Question 3: What is the recommended resolution for raster images placed in a print InDesign document?
- 72 ppi
- 150 ppi
- 300 ppi (Correct answer)
- 600 ppi
Correct answer: 300 ppi
300 ppi at final size is the standard resolution for high-quality print output.
Question 4: Which feature lets you place multiple files at once and cycle through them with a loaded cursor?
- Batch Import
- Multi-Place via File > Place with several files selected (Correct answer)
- Content Collector
- Library panel
Correct answer: Multi-Place via File > Place with several files selected
Selecting multiple files in the Place dialog loads them into the cursor, so you click to place each one in turn.
Question 5: What does the Content Collector (and Content Placer) tool do?
- Collects and reuses page items across documents (Correct answer)
- Collects fonts for packaging
- Gathers links into one folder
- Merges color swatches
Correct answer: Collects and reuses page items across documents
The Content Collector gathers page items into a Conveyor so you can place copies elsewhere or in other documents.
Question 6: When you place a layered Photoshop (PSD) file, which dialog lets you control layer visibility?
- Show Import Options (Correct answer)
- Layer Comps panel
- Links Options
- Frame Fitting Options
Correct answer: Show Import Options
Enabling Show Import Options when placing reveals controls for PSD layers and layer comps.
Question 7: Which command makes the frame resize to exactly match the dimensions of its content?
- Fit Content to Frame
- Fill Frame Proportionally
- Fit Frame to Content (Correct answer)
- Fit Content Proportionally
Correct answer: Fit Frame to Content
Fit Frame to Content resizes the frame to match the content's bounding box exactly.
Which fitting command resizes the content to fill the frame while maintaining proportions, possibly cropping?