file formats

Question 1

What is the native file format for Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements?

Answer 1

Photoshop (.psd, .pdd)

Question 2

Why should you save files as .psd before starting work?

Answer 2

It preserves all data, including layers, without loss.

Question 3

What file format is exclusive to multi-page Elements photo projects?

Answer 3

Photo Project Format (.pse)

Question 4

Which file format is widely used in print production and can store layers?

Answer 4

TIFF (.tif, .tiff)

Question 5

What is the primary advantage of TIFF files?

Answer 5

They retain most photo details and allow saving layers.

Question 6

What is the most common image file format used by digital cameras?

Answer 6

JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg, .jpe)

Question 7

Why should you save a JPEG in another format after importing it into Elements?

Answer 7

To prevent data loss due to compression.

Question 8

What file format was developed by Adobe for easy file sharing?

Answer 8

PDF (.pdf, .pdp)

Question 9

What is a common use of PDF files in Elements?

Answer 9

Creating presentations such as slideshows.

Question 10

What file format is widely used for web graphics and simple animations?

Answer 10

CompuServe GIF (.gif)

Question 11

Why does Adobe include “CompuServe” in the GIF format name?

Answer 11

Because CompuServe invented and owns the format’s code.