GMetrix Exam GMetrix Illustrator: Vector Drawing Tools 3

Question 1

When using the Curvature tool, how do you create a corner point instead of a smooth curve point?

Accepted Answer

Double-click

Answer

Double-clicking with the Curvature tool creates a corner point, while a single click creates a smooth curve point.

Question 2

Which vector drawing tool automatically closes a path when you click near the starting anchor point?

Accepted Answer

Both Pen and Pencil tools

Answer

Both the Pen and Pencil tools display a small circle next to the cursor when near the starting point, indicating the path will close on click.

Question 3

The Shaper tool in Illustrator is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Draw and combine geometric shapes with freehand gestures

Answer

The Shaper tool recognizes freehand gesture drawings and converts them to clean geometric shapes, and can also combine/subtract overlapping shapes.

Question 4

What does the 'Edit Selected Paths' option in the Pencil Tool Options allow you to do?

Accepted Answer

Redraw a selected path by drawing over it with the Pencil tool

Answer

When enabled, drawing over a selected path with the Pencil tool redraws that portion of the path rather than creating a new one.

Question 5

When drawing with the Pen tool, holding Alt (Option) while clicking a smooth anchor point does what?

Accepted Answer

Converts it to a corner point by removing one direction handle

Answer

Alt/Option-clicking a smooth point with the Pen tool converts it to a cusp by retracting one direction handle.

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