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Adobe Photoshop Flashcards

1
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What is Adobe Photoshop primarily used for?

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Adobe Photoshop is primarily used for photo editing and graphic design.

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True or False: Photoshop can only edit raster images.

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False: Photoshop can edit both raster and vector images.

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What is the file extension for a Photoshop project file?

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.PSD

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Fill in the blank: The __________ tool is used to remove blemishes from photos.

A

Spot Healing Brush

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5
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Which panel in Photoshop allows you to adjust layers?

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Layers panel

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What does the term ‘masking’ refer to in Photoshop?

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Masking refers to hiding or revealing parts of a layer.

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7
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What is the shortcut for the Brush Tool?

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B

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True or False: You can create vector graphics in Photoshop.

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True

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9
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What does the ‘Clone Stamp’ tool do?

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The Clone Stamp tool duplicates pixels from one part of an image to another.

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10
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Which color mode is best for web graphics?

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RGB

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11
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What is the purpose of adjustment layers?

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Adjustment layers are used to apply color and tonal adjustments non-destructively.

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12
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What is the shortcut for the Zoom Tool?

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Z

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13
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What is the difference between raster and vector images?

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Raster images are made of pixels, while vector images are made of paths defined by mathematical formulas.

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14
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Which tool would you use to select a specific area of an image?

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Lasso Tool

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15
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True or False: You can animate graphics in Photoshop.

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True

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16
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What does the term ‘resolution’ refer to in image editing?

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Resolution refers to the amount of detail an image holds, usually measured in pixels per inch (PPI).

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17
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What is the shortcut for the Move Tool?

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V

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18
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Fill in the blank: The __________ allows you to preview and manage your color settings.

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Color Settings

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19
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What is the purpose of the History panel?

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The History panel allows you to undo and redo actions in your project.

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20
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Which file format is commonly used for saving web images?

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JPEG

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21
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What feature allows you to apply effects to a layer without permanently altering it?

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Layer Styles

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22
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What is the shortcut for the Crop Tool?

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C

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23
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What does the ‘Magic Wand’ tool select?

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The Magic Wand tool selects pixels based on color similarity.

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24
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True or False: You can create text layers in Photoshop.

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True

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25
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What is the function of the Gradient Tool?

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The Gradient Tool creates a gradual blend between multiple colors.

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Fill in the blank: The __________ panel allows you to manipulate the properties of each layer.

A

Properties

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27
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What is the shortcut for the Eraser Tool?

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E

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28
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What does the term ‘blending modes’ refer to?

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Blending modes determine how a layer interacts with the layers beneath it.

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29
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Which tool is used to create shapes in Photoshop?

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Shape Tool

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30
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True or False: Photoshop has built-in retouching tools.

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True

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31
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What is a ‘Smart Object’?

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A Smart Object is a layer that contains image data from raster or vector images, allowing for non-destructive editing.

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32
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What is the shortcut for the Fill command?

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Shift + F5

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33
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is used to apply filters to an image.

A

Filter Gallery

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34
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What does the ‘Pen Tool’ do?

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The Pen Tool creates precise paths and shapes.

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35
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Which feature allows you to create a seamless pattern?

A

Pattern Maker

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36
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True or False: You can use Photoshop for 3D modeling.

37
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What is the purpose of the ‘Layer Mask’?

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Layer Masks allow you to hide or reveal parts of a layer without deleting them.

38
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What is the shortcut for the Type Tool?

39
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What does the ‘Dodge Tool’ do?

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The Dodge Tool lightens areas of an image.

40
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ tool can be used for precise selections based on color.

A

Color Range

41
Q

What is the function of ‘Curves’ in Photoshop?

A

Curves are used to adjust the tonal range and color balance of an image.

42
Q

Which panel allows you to access brushes?

A

Brush Presets panel

43
Q

True or False: You can create animations using the Timeline panel.

44
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What does the ‘Burn Tool’ do?

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The Burn Tool darkens areas of an image.

45
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What is the purpose of the ‘Content-Aware Fill’ feature?

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Content-Aware Fill allows you to remove unwanted elements from an image and fill in the space intelligently.

46
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What is the shortcut for the Select All command?

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Ctrl + A (Cmd + A on Mac)

47
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ panel is used to adjust the opacity and blending of layers.

48
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What does the ‘Slice Tool’ do?

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The Slice Tool divides an image into smaller sections for web use.

49
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What is the purpose of the ‘Path Selection Tool’?

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The Path Selection Tool allows you to select and move entire paths.

50
Q

True or False: You can save a Photoshop file as a PDF.

51
Q

What is the shortcut for the New Layer command?

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Shift + Ctrl + N (Shift + Cmd + N on Mac)

52
Q

What does the ‘Liquify’ filter do?

A

The Liquify filter allows you to push, pull, and distort parts of an image.

53
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ tool is used for creating soft transitions between colors.

A

Gradient Tool

54
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What is the function of the ‘History Brush Tool’?

A

The History Brush Tool allows you to paint back previous states of an image.

55
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What is the purpose of the ‘HSL/Grayscale’ panel?

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The HSL/Grayscale panel allows adjustments to hue, saturation, and lightness of colors.

56
Q

True or False: The ‘Export As’ feature can save files in multiple formats.

57
Q

What is the shortcut for the Save command?

A

Ctrl + S (Cmd + S on Mac)

58
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What does the ‘Transform’ command do?

A

The Transform command allows you to resize, rotate, and skew layers.

59
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ panel displays all the currently open documents.

A

Document Tab

60
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What is the purpose of the ‘Layer Styles’ menu?

A

The Layer Styles menu allows you to add effects like shadows, glows, and bevels to layers.

61
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What does the ‘Filter’ menu contain?

A

The Filter menu contains various effects and adjustments that can be applied to images.

62
Q

True or False: You can create a custom brush in Photoshop.

63
Q

What is the shortcut for duplicating a layer?

A

Ctrl + J (Cmd + J on Mac)

64
Q

What does the ‘Ruler Tool’ measure?

A

The Ruler Tool measures distances and angles in an image.

65
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ tool is used to create straight lines.

66
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What is the purpose of the ‘Text Tool’?

A

The Text Tool allows you to create and edit text layers.

67
Q

What is the shortcut for the Free Transform command?

A

Ctrl + T (Cmd + T on Mac)

68
Q

True or False: The ‘Gradient Map’ adjustment can create a stylized image.

69
Q

What does the ‘Layer Comps’ feature do?

A

Layer Comps allow you to create and switch between multiple layer visibility settings.

70
Q

What is the shortcut for the Undo command?

A

Ctrl + Z (Cmd + Z on Mac)

71
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ allows you to create and manage actions for automation.

A

Actions panel

72
Q

What is the purpose of the ‘Custom Shape Tool’?

A

The Custom Shape Tool allows you to create predefined shapes.

73
Q

True or False: You can use Photoshop to create 3D text.

74
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What does the ‘Shape Builder Tool’ do?

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The Shape Builder Tool allows you to combine shapes into a single shape.

75
Q

What is the function of the ‘Paint Bucket Tool’?

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The Paint Bucket Tool fills an area with a specified color.

76
Q

What does the ‘Saturation’ adjustment control?

A

The Saturation adjustment controls the intensity of colors in an image.

77
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ tool is used to create a soft-edged selection.

A

Feather Tool

78
Q

What is the purpose of the ‘Color Picker’?

A

The Color Picker allows users to choose and customize colors.

79
Q

True or False: You can apply filters to Smart Objects.

80
Q

What is the shortcut for the Quick Selection Tool?

81
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What does the ‘Vibrance’ adjustment do?

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The Vibrance adjustment increases the saturation of less saturated colors.

82
Q

What is the purpose of the ‘Histogram’ panel?

A

The Histogram panel displays the tonal distribution of an image.

83
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ tool allows for creating complex selections.

A

Magnetic Lasso Tool

84
Q

What does the ‘Opacity’ setting control?

A

The Opacity setting controls the transparency of a layer.

85
Q

True or False: You can adjust the brightness and contrast of an image in Photoshop.

86
Q

What is the shortcut for the Color Sampler Tool?

87
Q

What does the ‘Smart Filter’ feature do?

A

Smart Filters allow you to apply filters non-destructively to Smart Objects.

88
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ tool is used to draw freeform shapes.

A

Pencil Tool

89
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What is the purpose of the ‘Shape Tool’?

A

The Shape Tool allows you to create vector shapes and paths.

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