CDA Technology & Digital Tools 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which resolution (PPI) is the professional standard for artwork intended for high-quality commercial printing?
- 72 PPI
- 150 PPI
- 300 PPI (Correct answer)
- 600 PPI
Correct answer: 300 PPI
300 PPI is the industry standard for commercial print work, ensuring sharp, detailed output.
Question 2: In digital pattern design, what is a 'clipping mask' used for?
- Merging multiple layers into one
- Restricting the visibility of one layer to the shape of another (Correct answer)
- Converting colors to grayscale
- Automatically removing backgrounds
Correct answer: Restricting the visibility of one layer to the shape of another
A clipping mask constrains the content of an upper layer to the outline or shape of the layer directly below it.
Question 3: Which technology allows a decorative artist to preview how a painted mural will look on a client's wall before applying any paint?
- 3D printing
- Augmented Reality (AR) visualization (Correct answer)
- Photogrammetry
- CNC routing
Correct answer: Augmented Reality (AR) visualization
AR apps overlay a digital rendering of the mural onto a live camera view of the actual wall, enabling real-time preview.
Question 4: A CDA artist is preparing a digital design for a laser cutter to create decorative stencils. Which file format does laser-cutting software typically require?
- TIFF
- SVG or DXF (Correct answer)
- PSD
- HEIC
Correct answer: SVG or DXF
Laser cutters use vector paths, so SVG or DXF files provide the precise line data needed to guide the cutting beam.
Question 5: What does 'DPI' stand for and how does it relate to digital art output?
- Digital Print Interface — governs screen brightness
- Dots Per Inch — determines print resolution and detail density (Correct answer)
- Design Pattern Index — classifies decorative motifs
- Dynamic Pixel Integration — controls color gamut
Correct answer: Dots Per Inch — determines print resolution and detail density
DPI (Dots Per Inch) measures how many ink dots a printer places per inch, directly affecting the sharpness of the printed artwork.
Question 6: Which Procreate feature lets a decorative artist paint symmetrically across a canvas in real time?
- QuickShape
- Drawing Guide with Symmetry (Correct answer)
- Liquify
- Alpha Lock
Correct answer: Drawing Guide with Symmetry
Procreate's Drawing Guide with Symmetry mode mirrors brush strokes across a central axis as you paint.
Question 7: When creating a digital color palette for a decorative project, what is a HEX code used for?
- Specifying a color's hue angle in HSB
- Identifying a color with a six-character alphanumeric code for digital use (Correct answer)
- Defining a Pantone spot color reference
- Measuring luminosity in print proofing
Correct answer: Identifying a color with a six-character alphanumeric code for digital use
A HEX code is a six-digit alphanumeric string that precisely identifies a color in digital/web environments.
CDA Technology & Digital Tools 3
Which resolution (PPI) is the professional standard for artwork intended for high-quality commercial printing?