Procreate Introduction 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the maximum number of layers available in Procreate on a given canvas?
- Unlimited
- 500
- It depends on canvas size and resolution (Correct answer)
- Exactly 100
Correct answer: It depends on canvas size and resolution
The maximum layer count in Procreate is determined by the canvas resolution and the iPad's RAM.
Question 2: Which gesture in Procreate activates the Eyedropper (color picker) tool?
- Two-finger tap
- Three-finger tap
- Long press on canvas (Correct answer)
- Pinch outward
Correct answer: Long press on canvas
Holding your finger or Apple Pencil on the canvas for a moment activates the Eyedropper to sample a color.
Question 3: What does the 'Snooze' feature do when Procreate sends a notification?
- Delays auto-save
- Postpones the notification reminder (Correct answer)
- Pauses brush strokes
- Reduces canvas brightness
Correct answer: Postpones the notification reminder
Snoozing a Procreate notification postpones the reminder to come back to your artwork.
Question 4: How do you redo an action in Procreate?
- One-finger tap
- Two-finger swipe right
- Three-finger tap (Correct answer)
- Four-finger tap
Correct answer: Three-finger tap
A three-finger tap on the canvas redoes the last undone action in Procreate.
Question 5: What does DPI stand for in the context of Procreate canvas settings?
- Digital Paint Interface
- Dots Per Inch (Correct answer)
- Drawing Pixel Index
- Display Print Intensity
Correct answer: Dots Per Inch
DPI stands for Dots Per Inch and determines the resolution and print quality of your artwork.
Question 6: Which Procreate menu allows you to export your artwork as a PNG or JPEG?
- Layers panel
- Adjustments menu
- Actions menu (wrench icon) (Correct answer)
- Brush Library
Correct answer: Actions menu (wrench icon)
The Actions menu (wrench icon) contains the Share option for exporting artwork in various formats.
Question 7: What is the purpose of the 'Reference' window in Procreate?
- Displays keyboard shortcuts
- Shows a floating preview of the canvas for reference while drawing (Correct answer)
- Opens a web browser
- Displays layer history
Correct answer: Shows a floating preview of the canvas for reference while drawing
The Reference window shows a floating miniature view of the full canvas so you can reference composition while zoomed in.
What is the maximum number of layers available in Procreate on a given canvas?