GMetrix Exam GMetrix Illustrator: Vector Drawing Tools 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which tool is used to smooth out bumpy or rough sections of an existing vector path in Illustrator?
- Warp tool
- Smooth tool (Correct answer)
- Simplify command
- Reshape tool
Correct answer: Smooth tool
The Smooth tool (in the Pencil tool group) reduces the number of anchor points and smooths out irregularities when dragged over a path.
Question 2: When the Pen tool cursor shows a small 'x' next to it, what does this indicate?
- The next click will delete a point
- A new path will begin with the next click (Correct answer)
- The path cannot be extended
- The tool is locked to straight lines
Correct answer: A new path will begin with the next click
The 'x' next to the Pen tool cursor indicates that clicking will start a brand-new independent path.
Question 3: What is the primary advantage of using the Curvature tool over the Pen tool for beginners?
- It automatically converts paths to live shapes
- It creates curves by positioning points without dragging handles (Correct answer)
- It only draws straight lines for precision
- It imports paths from external files
Correct answer: It creates curves by positioning points without dragging handles
The Curvature tool lets you create smooth curves simply by clicking to place points, without needing to drag direction handles.
Question 4: To delete an anchor point from a path without breaking (disconnecting) the path, you should use:
- The Delete key after selecting the point with the Direct Selection tool
- The Delete Anchor Point tool (Correct answer)
- Edit > Cut
- The Eraser tool
Correct answer: The Delete Anchor Point tool
The Delete Anchor Point tool removes a point while keeping the path continuous, whereas pressing Delete on a selected point breaks the path.
Question 5: Which statement about the Width tool in Illustrator is TRUE?
- It only works on paths with a stroke of 1 pt or more
- It creates variable-width strokes by dragging on a path (Correct answer)
- It permanently expands the path outline
- It requires the path to be closed
Correct answer: It creates variable-width strokes by dragging on a path
The Width tool lets you drag on any stroked path to create custom width profiles, making the stroke thicker or thinner at specific points.
Question 6: What does the 'Close Path' option do when checked in the Line Segment tool dialog?
- Connects all line segments in the document
- Has no effect on a single line segment (Correct answer)
- Draws the line as a closed triangle or polygon
- Converts the segment to a compound path
Correct answer: Has no effect on a single line segment
The Line Segment tool creates a single straight segment, and 'Close Path' has no functional effect on this single-segment tool since a path needs at least three points to close.
Question 7: The 'Convert Anchor Point' tool is used to:
- Move anchor points to a new location
- Toggle an anchor point between smooth and corner (Correct answer)
- Add anchor points at the midpoint of segments
- Align anchor points to the grid
Correct answer: Toggle an anchor point between smooth and corner
The Convert Anchor Point tool (found under the Pen tool) converts smooth points to corner points and vice versa by clicking or dragging.
GMetrix Exam GMetrix Illustrator: Vector Drawing Tools 4
Which tool is used to smooth out bumpy or rough sections of an existing vector path in Illustrator?