Chapter 6

Question 1

The file format .GIF is limited to how many distinct colors?

Answer 1

256

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an example of clip art?

Answer 2

Text box

Question 3

When considering the quality of light, which type of lighting results in a softer image with low contrast?

Answer 3

Diffuse

Question 4

In order to make a presentation successful it is important to:

Answer 4

Present one topic per illustration
Use thick lines
Minimal lines

Question 5

Which of the following is not exclusively a vector graphic tool?

Answer 5

Paint Bucket

Vector graphic tools are Freehand Tool, Arc Tool and pointer

Question 6

What is a Depth of Field?

Answer 6

Depth of field is the area in front and behind you subject that appears in focus. To reduce this, you can zoom in on your camera. To increase this, you can zoom out on your camera.

Question 7

Why are paint programs used

Answer 7

Paint programs are used to create electronic graphics

Question 8

What is is one of the most important graphical applications in the k-8 environment

Answer 8

Kid Pix

Question 9

C.A.D. Stands for

Answer 9

Computer Assisted Design

Question 10

Drawing and painting computer programs are used to…

Answer 10

Drawing and painting computer programs are used to create graphics to use for a variety of purposes, change graphics that have been obtain from other sources and to convert images from one file format to another.

Question 11

What are two basic types of graphics used by the computer?

Answer 11

1. Bit-mapped graphics - Computer image is made up of bits or pixels. “Paint” programs. They are difficult to edit.
2. Vector graphics - Don’t pixelate. Easy to edit. relies on mathematical equation to define the image. Adobe illustrator. “Draw programs”. All CAD programs

Question 12

What is a great program for creativity with kids?

Answer 12

Clip Art. There is a copyright on all images.

Question 13

What are some file formats?

Answer 13

JPEG, JPE and JPG - best quality
GIF - 256 colours
BMP - Yuck. Paint programs are an example

Question 14

What can graphics do to a presentation?

Answer 14

Graphics, when used properly, support important points, draw readers attention, and add interest to a presentation.

Question 15

What are some things to consider when using digital cameras?

Answer 15

Pixels, picture sizes, sharing pictures (web, photo story, print), powerful visual literacy tool, highly motivating,