Bachelor of Graphic Design Digital Design and Software Tools 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is a layer mask in Adobe Photoshop?
- A blending mode for layers
- A non-destructive way to hide or reveal parts of a layer (Correct answer)
- A filter applied to the whole image
- A tool for selecting colors
Correct answer: A non-destructive way to hide or reveal parts of a layer
A layer mask is a non-destructive technique that uses grayscale values to hide (black) or reveal (white) portions of a layer without permanently deleting pixels.
Question 2: Which color profile is recommended for images destined for print in professional graphic design?
- sRGB
- Adobe RGB
- CMYK (Correct answer)
- P3
Correct answer: CMYK
CMYK color profiles are used for print-destined images to accurately represent how inks will mix on paper, preventing unexpected color shifts during printing.
Question 3: What is the purpose of the 'bleed' area in a print document?
- To add a white border to the design
- To extend design elements beyond the trim line to prevent white edges after cutting (Correct answer)
- To mark the center of the page
- To define the safe area for text
Correct answer: To extend design elements beyond the trim line to prevent white edges after cutting
Bleed is extra artwork extending beyond the intended trim edge so that after cutting, there are no unintended white borders or gaps along the edges of the printed piece.
Question 4: What does the eyedropper tool do in most design applications?
- Removes a color from a palette
- Samples a color from the canvas to use as the active color (Correct answer)
- Creates gradient color fills
- Adjusts color temperature
Correct answer: Samples a color from the canvas to use as the active color
The eyedropper tool samples an existing color from anywhere on the canvas or screen, setting it as the active foreground or fill color.
Question 5: What is a smart object in Adobe Photoshop?
- A layer that applies automatic filters
- A layer that preserves the original image data, allowing non-destructive transformations (Correct answer)
- A tool for removing backgrounds
- A vector shape drawn in Photoshop
Correct answer: A layer that preserves the original image data, allowing non-destructive transformations
A smart object embeds the original image data within a Photoshop document, allowing non-destructive scaling, filtering, and editing without permanently altering the original pixels.
Question 6: In web design, what does 'responsive design' mean?
- A design that responds to user clicks
- A design that adjusts layout and content based on screen size (Correct answer)
- A design with animated elements
- A design built entirely with CSS grids
Correct answer: A design that adjusts layout and content based on screen size
Responsive design is an approach that makes web layouts adapt fluidly to different screen sizes and devices, ensuring usability on desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
Bachelor of Graphic Design Digital Design and Software Tools 2
What is a layer mask in Adobe Photoshop?