Image Editing Essentials 3

Question 1

What is the purpose of layers in image editing software?

Accepted Answer

To stack and edit elements independently

Answer

Layers let you work on separate elements without affecting others.

Question 2

Which selection tool is best for selecting an area of similar color?

Accepted Answer

Magic wand tool

Answer

The magic wand selects pixels based on color similarity.

Question 3

What does 'lossy compression' mean for an image?

Accepted Answer

Some image data is permanently discarded

Answer

Lossy compression discards some data to reduce file size, like JPEG.

Question 4

Which color model is used for print production?

Accepted Answer

CMYK

Answer

CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) is the subtractive model used in printing.

Question 5

What does increasing the contrast of an image do?

Accepted Answer

Makes lights lighter and darks darker

Answer

Higher contrast widens the gap between light and dark tones.

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