GMetrix Exam GMetrix Photoshop 3

Question 1

What does the Dodge tool do when applied to an image?

Accepted Answer

Lightens pixels in the painted area

Answer

The Dodge tool lightens pixels in the area you paint over, mimicking the darkroom technique of holding back light during exposure.

Question 2

Which color mode provides the largest gamut and is recommended for images that will only be displayed on screens?

Accepted Answer

RGB

Answer

RGB (Red, Green, Blue) is the native color mode for monitors and provides a wider gamut for screen display than CMYK, which is optimized for print.

Question 3

In Photoshop's Layer Style dialog, which effect adds a colored glow just inside the edges of a layer's content?

Accepted Answer

Inner Glow

Answer

Inner Glow applies a colored glow effect along the inner edges of a layer's content, adding depth and a luminous look from the inside.

Question 4

What is the primary advantage of working with 16-bit images instead of 8-bit images?

Accepted Answer

More tonal values are available, reducing banding during heavy edits

Answer

16-bit images contain 65,536 tonal values per channel versus 256 in 8-bit, making them far more resistant to posterization and banding when adjusted.

Question 5

Which panel allows you to save and recall custom tool settings as named presets?

Accepted Answer

Tool Presets panel

Answer

The Tool Presets panel lets you save the current tool and its settings as a named preset that can be recalled instantly in future sessions.

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