Adobe Photoshop: Master Image Editing and Manipulation

Question 1

Which step is **NOT** essential in the process of editing and retouching an image using Adobe Photoshop?

Accepted Answer

Vectorizing images

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Planning and composition

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Applying filters and adjustments

Question 2

How can the strategic use of filters and effects in Adobe Photoshop enhance the storytelling and emotional impact of a digital image?

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Filters and effects can establish a specific mood or atmosphere within an image, conveying particular emotions or messages.

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Filters and effects can enhance the visual appeal of an image, making it more aesthetically pleasing.

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Filters and effects can be used to correct technical errors in an image, such as color balance or contrast issues.

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Filters and effects have minimal impact on the overall meaning or message of an image.

Question 3

In Adobe Photoshop, which tool allows you to precisely select and modify specific portions of an image?

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Selection Tool

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Text Tool

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Eraser Tool

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Brush Tool

Question 4

What is the key distinction between the Layer Mask and the Eraser Tool in Photoshop?

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Layer Mask enables non-destructive editing, preserving original pixels, while the Eraser Tool permanently deletes pixels.

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Layer Mask is used for concealing areas, whereas the Eraser Tool is employed for removing.

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Eraser Tool allows non-destructive editing, while Layer Mask permanently removes pixels.

Question 5

Which tool in Photoshop is used to replicate pixels from one part of an image to another, allowing you to duplicate objects or remove unwanted elements?

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Clone Stamp Tool

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Gradient Tool

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Healing Brush Tool

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of creating an action in Photoshop?

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To automate a sequence of repetitive tasks, saving time and effort.

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To resize an image.

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To create a new blank document.

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To apply specific filters to an image.

Question 7

Which file format is predominantly used for storing Photoshop documents with layers, editing history, and other project-specific data?

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PSD

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GIF

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JPG

Question 8

In the Photoshop interface, which panel displays a stacked arrangement of all layers within the active document?

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Layers Panel

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Tools Panel

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Options Bar

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Navigator Panel

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a valid color mode available in Photoshop?

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HSB+

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CMYK

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Grayscale

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RGB

Question 10

What is the main purpose of the History Panel in Photoshop?

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To track and manage changes made to an image, allowing users to undo or redo actions and review the editing process.

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To create and manage custom presets.

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To store and organize image thumbnails.

Question 11

**What is the primary function of the 'Layers' panel in Adobe Photoshop?**

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Organize and manipulate image elements independently.

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Undo and redo actions, tracking editing history.

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Apply image adjustments and effects.

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Create new documents from scratch.

Question 12

**Which color mode in Adobe Photoshop is most suitable for images intended for web display?**

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RGB (Red, Green, Blue)

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CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black)

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Lab (Lightness, 'a', 'b')

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Grayscale (Shades of Gray)

Question 13

**Which tool in Adobe Photoshop is primarily used for creating and editing text elements?**

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Type Tool

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Brush Tool

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Eraser Tool

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Pen Tool

Question 14

**What is the purpose of using a clipping mask in Adobe Photoshop?**

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To limit the visibility of a layer's content to the shape of another layer.

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To blend multiple layers together seamlessly.

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To create a new layer based on a selection.

Question 15

**Which filter in Adobe Photoshop is commonly used to mimic the effect of a watercolor painting?**

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Watercolor Effect

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Oil Paint Filter

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Sharpen Filter

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Blur Filter

Question 16

**What is the default file extension for a Photoshop document that preserves all layers and editing history?**

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.PSD (Photoshop Document)

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.PNG (Portable Network Graphics)

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.TIFF (Tagged Image File Format)

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.JPG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)

Question 17

Which Adobe Photoshop tool allows for the creation of precise selections using straight lines and angles?

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Rectangle Marquee Tool

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Magnetic Lasso Tool

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Polygonal Lasso Tool

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Lasso Tool

Question 18

What is the primary file format for saving and preserving layered images created in Photoshop?

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PSD

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TIFF

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JPEG

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PNG

Question 19

Which layer blending mode enables the combination of multiple layers while maintaining their transparency?

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Screen

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Multiply

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Normal

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Overlay

Question 20

What Photoshop tool is specifically designed for adjusting the color balance of an image?

Accepted Answer

Color Balance

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Hue/Saturation

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Levels

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Brightness/Contrast

Question 21

Which filter in Photoshop can be used to create the effect of movement in an image?

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Motion Blur

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Emboss

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Gaussian Blur

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Sharpen

Question 22

What is the primary function of the 'History' panel in Adobe Photoshop?

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To track and allow the reverting of changes made to the image

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To organize and manage layers within the image

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To access Photoshop preferences and settings

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To save multiple versions of the same image

Question 23

Which menu in Photoshop provides options for modifying the dimensions of the image canvas?

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Image > Canvas Size

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Edit > Transform

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View > Zoom

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File > New

Question 24

What is the primary purpose of the 'Eyedropper' tool in Photoshop?

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Sampling colors from the image

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Adjusting the brush size

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Creating gradients

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Selecting specific areas of the image

Question 25

Which keyboard shortcut is used to create a new layer in Adobe Photoshop?

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Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + N

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Ctrl/Cmd + J

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Ctrl/Cmd + L

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Ctrl/Cmd + N

Question 26

Which file format is the most appropriate for images intended for display on the web?

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JPEG

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TIFF

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PSD

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PNG

Question 27

Which Adobe Photoshop tool is specifically designed for drawing precise, straight lines?

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Line Tool

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Pen Tool

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Brush Tool

Question 28

In Adobe Photoshop, what is the primary purpose of the 'Layers' panel?

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To organize and edit image elements independently.

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To apply various filters and effects to the image.

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To create and manage specific image areas.

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To modify the overall color and brightness of the image.

Question 29

What is the primary function of the 'Free Transform' command in Adobe Photoshop?

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To resize, rotate, and warp image elements as needed.

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To create selections for specific image areas.

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To crop and straighten images precisely.

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To apply various filters and effects to the image.

Question 30

Which blending mode in Photoshop is commonly used to lighten the underlying layers?

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Screen

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Overlay

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Multiply

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Hard Light

Question 31

What file format is specifically designed to save Photoshop documents while preserving the layer structure?

Accepted Answer

.PSD

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.JPG

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.GIF

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.PNG

Question 32

What is the key difference between raster and vector images in Adobe Photoshop?

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Raster images are composed of pixels, while vector images are made up of paths and shapes.

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Vector images cannot be scaled without losing quality.

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Raster images are generally of higher quality than vector images.

Question 33

Which keyboard shortcut is commonly used to create a new layer in Adobe Photoshop?

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Ctrl + Shift + N (Windows) / Cmd + Shift + N (Mac)

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Ctrl + E (Windows) / Cmd + E (Mac)

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Ctrl + L (Windows) / Cmd + L (Mac)

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Ctrl + N (Windows) / Cmd + N (Mac)

Question 34

Identify the Photoshop tool designed for precise selections based on color and tonal ranges.

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Color Range

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Crop Tool

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Elliptical Marquee Tool

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Magic Wand Tool

Question 35

Which adjustment layer type allows for independent adjustment of hue, saturation, and lightness, enabling non-destructive color correction?

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Hue/Saturation

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Brightness/Contrast

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Curves

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Vibrance

Question 36

What is the primary purpose of using a layer mask in Photoshop?

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To selectively reveal or conceal portions of a layer while preserving the original image data.

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To create a new layer from a selected area.

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To combine multiple layers into a single layer.

Question 37

What is the primary function of the Pen Tool in Photoshop?

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To create precise paths and shapes with adjustable anchor points for detailed editing.

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To select irregular areas of an image.

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To adjust the exposure and contrast of an image.

Question 38

What is the purpose of color calibration in Photoshop?

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To ensure consistent and accurate color reproduction across various devices and platforms.

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To remove unwanted elements from an image.

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To enhance the sharpness of an image.

Question 39

Which of the following is considered a non-destructive editing technique in Photoshop?

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Utilizing adjustment layers

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Saving an image in a lossy format like JPG

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Merging layers permanently

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Applying the Crop Tool to an image

Question 40

Which tool in Photoshop allows you to precisely select a specific area of an image, regardless of its shape or complexity?

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Pen Tool

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Lasso Tool

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Magic Wand Tool

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Quick Selection Tool

Question 41

What is the purpose of the 'Layers' panel in Photoshop?

Accepted Answer

Organizing and managing different elements of an image in separate layers for easier editing and manipulation.

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Adjusting the overall brightness and contrast of an image.

Question 42

Which adjustment layer allows you to selectively adjust the color balance of specific areas in an image?

Accepted Answer

Color Balance

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Levels

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Brightness/Contrast

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Hue/Saturation

Question 43

What is the primary function of the 'Clone Stamp Tool' in Photoshop?

Accepted Answer

Copying and pasting a selected area of an image to another location.

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Sharpening the edges of an image.

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Reducing noise in an image.

Question 44

You are working on a portrait and need to remove a blemish from your subject's skin. Which tool is most suitable for this task?

Accepted Answer

Spot Healing Brush Tool

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Eraser Tool

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Smudge Tool

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Blur Tool

Question 45

What is the difference between 'Save' and 'Save As' in Photoshop?

Accepted Answer

'Save' overwrites the existing file, while 'Save As' creates a copy with a new name or location.

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'Save' saves the file in the PSD format, while 'Save As' saves it in other formats like JPG or PNG.

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'Save' saves the image with all layers intact, while 'Save As' flattens the image into a single layer.

Question 46

You want to apply a specific filter to an image but only to a selected portion. Which method would you use?

Accepted Answer

Apply the filter on a layer mask.

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Duplicate the selected area and apply the filter to the duplicate layer.

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Apply the filter with the 'Quick Selection Tool' active.

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Use the 'Filter Gallery' to choose the desired filter.

Question 47

Which keyboard shortcut is used to undo the last action in Photoshop?

Accepted Answer

Ctrl+Z (Windows) or Cmd+Z (Mac)

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Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac)

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Ctrl+Y (Windows) or Cmd+Y (Mac)

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Ctrl+X (Windows) or Cmd+X (Mac)

Question 48

What is the main purpose of using 'Smart Objects' in Photoshop?

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To maintain editable content within a layer, allowing for non-destructive scaling and transformations.

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To create a new layer from an existing one.

Question 49

You are designing a website banner and need to create a transparent background for your logo. Which file format would you choose?

Accepted Answer

PNG

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TIFF

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JPEG

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GIF