Adobe Photoshop Flashcards
What is Adobe Photoshop primarily used for?
Adobe Photoshop is primarily used for photo editing and graphic design.
True or False: Photoshop can only edit raster images.
False: Photoshop can edit both raster and vector images.
What is the file extension for a Photoshop project file?
.PSD
Fill in the blank: The __________ tool is used to remove blemishes from photos.
Spot Healing Brush
Which panel in Photoshop allows you to adjust layers?
Layers panel
What does the term ‘masking’ refer to in Photoshop?
Masking refers to hiding or revealing parts of a layer.
What is the shortcut for the Brush Tool?
B
True or False: You can create vector graphics in Photoshop.
True
What does the ‘Clone Stamp’ tool do?
The Clone Stamp tool duplicates pixels from one part of an image to another.
Which color mode is best for web graphics?
RGB
What is the purpose of adjustment layers?
Adjustment layers are used to apply color and tonal adjustments non-destructively.
What is the shortcut for the Zoom Tool?
Z
What is the difference between raster and vector images?
Raster images are made of pixels, while vector images are made of paths defined by mathematical formulas.
Which tool would you use to select a specific area of an image?
Lasso Tool
True or False: You can animate graphics in Photoshop.
True
What does the term ‘resolution’ refer to in image editing?
Resolution refers to the amount of detail an image holds, usually measured in pixels per inch (PPI).
What is the shortcut for the Move Tool?
V
Fill in the blank: The __________ allows you to preview and manage your color settings.
Color Settings
What is the purpose of the History panel?
The History panel allows you to undo and redo actions in your project.
Which file format is commonly used for saving web images?
JPEG
What feature allows you to apply effects to a layer without permanently altering it?
Layer Styles
What is the shortcut for the Crop Tool?
C
What does the ‘Magic Wand’ tool select?
The Magic Wand tool selects pixels based on color similarity.
True or False: You can create text layers in Photoshop.
True
What is the function of the Gradient Tool?
The Gradient Tool creates a gradual blend between multiple colors.
Fill in the blank: The __________ panel allows you to manipulate the properties of each layer.
Properties
What is the shortcut for the Eraser Tool?
E
What does the term ‘blending modes’ refer to?
Blending modes determine how a layer interacts with the layers beneath it.
Which tool is used to create shapes in Photoshop?
Shape Tool
True or False: Photoshop has built-in retouching tools.
True
What is a ‘Smart Object’?
A Smart Object is a layer that contains image data from raster or vector images, allowing for non-destructive editing.
What is the shortcut for the Fill command?
Shift + F5
Fill in the blank: The __________ is used to apply filters to an image.
Filter Gallery
What does the ‘Pen Tool’ do?
The Pen Tool creates precise paths and shapes.
Which feature allows you to create a seamless pattern?
Pattern Maker