GMetrix Exam GMetrix Photoshop: Layers and Selections 4

Question 1

Which Photoshop tool lets you make a selection by drawing a freehand path that automatically snaps to edges in the image?

Accepted Answer

Magnetic Lasso

Answer

The Magnetic Lasso tool detects edge contrast and snaps anchor points along edges as you drag, making it easier to trace irregular boundaries.

Question 2

What is the result of pressing Ctrl+J (Cmd+J on Mac) with an active selection?

Accepted Answer

The selected pixels are copied to a new layer

Answer

Ctrl+J copies the selected (or entire) layer content to a new layer without removing pixels from the original.

Question 3

Which blending mode is most useful for adding shadows and darkening an image since white has no effect?

Accepted Answer

Multiply

Answer

Multiply darkens by multiplying pixel values, and white (value 255) multiplied with any color has no effect, making it ideal for painting shadows.

Question 4

How do you load a layer's pixel content as a selection in Photoshop?

Accepted Answer

Ctrl-click (Cmd-click) the layer thumbnail in the Layers panel

Answer

Ctrl/Cmd-clicking a layer thumbnail loads the non-transparent pixels of that layer as a selection (marching ants).

Question 5

What is the difference between 'Layer Groups' and 'Linked Layers' in Photoshop?

Accepted Answer

Layer Groups organize layers inside a folder; Linked Layers move together but stay at their panel positions

Answer

Layer Groups (folders) visually contain layers for organization; Linked Layers maintain independent panel positions but move and transform together.

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