Pen Tool and Bezier Curves

Question 1

What type of curve does the pen tool create?

Answer 1

Bezier curve

Question 2

What are two features of a bezier curve?

Answer 2

Handles and anchor points

Question 3

What are some common projects that artists and designers use the pen tool for?

Answer 3

Tracing illustrations, creating logos, turning graphics into vectors ad creating unique shapes.

Question 4

What creates a bezier curve?

Answer 4

The maths.

Question 5

When trying to move a handle, what key do you press?

Answer 5

Alt

Question 6

When trying to keep a line perfectly horizontal, vertical or line up at 45 degrees, which key do you press?

Answer 6

Shift

Question 7

When trying to toggle through the pen tool to the selection tool to deselect from the path, which shortcut key do you use?

Answer 7

Ctrl

Question 8

After you’ve placed a bezier curve, what happens when you re-click on the anchor point you last placed?

Answer 8

It removes the front handle of the path and makes the following path a straight line.