CDA Technology & Digital Tools 2

Question 1

Which file format is best for saving a digital painting that requires a transparent background for use in print layouts?

Accepted Answer

PNG

Answer

PNG supports lossless compression and alpha channel transparency, making it ideal for layered print compositions.

Question 2

In digital art software, what does the 'multiply' blend mode do to overlapping layers?

Accepted Answer

Darkens by multiplying pixel values

Answer

Multiply mode multiplies the pixel values of the two layers, always resulting in a darker tone — useful for shadows and glazing effects.

Question 3

A decorative artist wants to vectorize a hand-drawn stencil design for scalable reproduction. Which software is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Adobe Illustrator

Answer

Adobe Illustrator is a vector-based program that allows infinitely scalable artwork without pixelation, ideal for stencil reproduction.

Question 4

What is the primary advantage of using a graphics tablet with pressure sensitivity when doing digital decorative art?

Accepted Answer

It enables variable brush opacity and stroke width based on stylus pressure

Answer

Pressure-sensitive tablets mimic the natural variation of traditional brushwork, giving digital strokes a more organic feel.

Question 5

Which color model is used for digital screens and should be selected when creating artwork intended for digital display?

Accepted Answer

RGB

Answer

RGB (Red, Green, Blue) is the additive color model used by monitors and digital screens.

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