CDA Illustration & Vector Art 3

Question 1

In digital illustration, 'hatching' is a technique used to:

Accepted Answer

Create the illusion of tone and texture using closely spaced parallel lines

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Export files in batches

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Merge multiple layers into a single flat image

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Apply a crosshatch pattern using gradient fills

Question 2

Which compositional principle involves dividing an image into thirds both horizontally and vertically to guide placement of focal elements?

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Rule of thirds

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Golden ratio

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Visual symmetry

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Gestalt proximity

Question 3

A vector artist preparing icon assets for a mobile app should deliver which format for broadest compatibility?

Accepted Answer

SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics)

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AI (Adobe Illustrator native)

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EPS (Encapsulated PostScript)

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CDR (CorelDRAW)

Question 4

What does 'kerning' specifically refer to when working with vector text in illustrations?

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The spacing adjustment between two specific adjacent characters

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The overall spacing between all characters in a block of text

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The vertical space between lines of text

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The thickness of a letterform's stroke

Question 5

When creating a cohesive icon set, visual consistency is best maintained by:

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Applying the same grid system, stroke weight, and style rules to every icon

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Using different stroke weights to emphasize hierarchy

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Varying corner radii to add visual interest

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Using different color palettes per icon category

Question 6

In illustration and composition, 'negative space' refers to:

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The empty space surrounding or existing between the main subjects

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The darkest shadow areas in a composition

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Areas colored with black or near-black tones

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Reversed-out white text on dark backgrounds

Question 7

Which resampling method produces the highest quality result when scaling down a raster element embedded within a vector illustration?

Accepted Answer

Bicubic

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Nearest neighbor

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Bilinear

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Draft mode