Bachelor of Graphic Design Digital Design Software & Tools

Question 1

In Adobe Illustrator, what type of graphics does the software primarily create?

Accepted Answer

Vector graphics

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Raster/bitmap graphics

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3D-rendered graphics

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Animated GIF graphics

Question 2

What does the term 'DPI' stand for, and why does it matter in print design?

Accepted Answer

Dots Per Inch — determines print resolution and output quality

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Digital Print Interface — affects file size only

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Design Program Interface — refers to software compatibility

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Document Print Index — tracks print job numbers

Question 3

In Adobe Photoshop, what does a 'layer mask' allow designers to do?

Accepted Answer

Hide or reveal parts of a layer non-destructively

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Lock a layer to prevent editing

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Merge all layers into one

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Change the blending mode of a layer

Question 4

What is the primary advantage of saving a file in Adobe's native .AI format versus exporting as a PDF?

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AI files retain full editability of all vector elements and layers

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AI files are smaller in file size

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AI files are universally compatible with all applications

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AI files automatically embed all fonts

Question 5

In Adobe InDesign, what is the 'pasteboard'?

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The area surrounding the document page where objects can be placed temporarily

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A clipboard for storing copied text

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A style sheet for formatting consistency

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A tool for creating master page elements

Question 6

What does 'rasterization' mean when applied to vector artwork?

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Converting vector artwork into a pixel-based bitmap image

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Converting vector paths to editable points

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Grouping multiple vector objects together

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Applying a gradient fill to a vector shape