Image Editing Photoshop Basics Test

Last updated 21 days ago
52 questions
Read the following questions and answer them to the best of your ability.
1

Where is the Menu Bar located? (Click on where it is located)

1

Where is the Options Bar located? (Click on where it is located)

1

Where is the Documents Window/Canvas located? (Click on where it is located)

1

Where is the Panels located? (Click on where it is located)

1

Where is the Toolbar located? (Click on where it is located)

11

Match the following keyboard shortcuts.

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
Command + Z
Zooming in
[
Zooming out
Command + T
Undo an action
Command + D
Deselect
]
Copy
D
Paste
Command + V
Free Transform
X
Change foreground and background colors to default colors (black and white)
Command + C
Switches the foreground and background colors
Command + Plus Sign(+)
Brush size increase
Command + Plus Sign(-)
Brush size decrease
1

You should only save your work once because Photoshop automatically saves for you every 5 minutes.

1

Before you add a filter to a layer, you should convert it to a smart object.

1

You can only use ONLY one filter on an image or selection in the filter gallery.

1

One of the benefits of a .PSD file is that it keeps the layers editable to work on the next time you open it.

1

The higher the resolution of an image, the lower the quality.

1

Expanding a canvas in Photoshop adds extra space around an image.

1

Adjustment layers affect all layers above it.

1

The order of layers affects how they appear in the project.

1

The background layers is always locked when starting a new project in Photoshop.

1

Merging layers means you are splitting one layer into multiple layers.

1

You can change the blend mode and opacity of a layer by selecting their drop-down menus in the layers panel.

12

Match the following Photoshop elements to their description.

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
Selections
Special layers that allow you to apply image adjustments non-destructively.
Opacity
Control how two layers interact with each other
Clipping Masks
The transparency level of a layer (How much of the layer below is visible)
Blend Modes
Transparent sheets stacked on top of each other allowing you to work on different elements of an image without affecting the rest
Foreground Color
Special effects that can be applied to an entire layer to create visual effects.
Filters
Use the content of one layer to control the visibility of another.
Layers
Isolating a specific area of an image.
Select and Mask Workspace
Helps you refine and perfect selections and masks for your project.
Layer Effects
Used to hide or reveal parts of a layer without permanently altering the layer.
Adjustment Layers
Effects/tools that can be applied to layers or selections to transform, enhance, or stylize an image.
Layer Masks
Primary color used for painting, drawing, and filling areas
Background Color
Secondary color for erased areas and parts of gradients
1

Match the following Photoshop tools to their description.

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
Content-Aware Fill
Move (pan) around an image
Crop Tool
Crop part of an image
Spot Healing Brush Tool
Removes blemishes, imperfections, or unwanted small objects
Hand Tool
Duplicates part of an image by painting over another area
Clone Stamp Tool
Automatically fills a select area with textures, colors, and details that blend in with surrounding content
5

Match the Photoshop icons with its corresponding action.

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
Add an adjustment layer
Create a layer mask
Add layer effects
Add a new layer
Delete a layer
3
  • Magic wand tool
  • Magnetic lasso tool
  • Object selection tool
  • Lasso tool
  • Quick selection tool
  • Polygonal lasso tool
  • Simple Backgrounds
  • Complex Backgrounds
1

Which one of these is NOT something a selection will let you do?

3
To convert a .PSD into .PNG, you must go to _______ > _______ > _______ .
1
To add an image to your project, you must go to _______ > _______ .
1
The layers panel are located in the _______ in the Photoshop Workspace.
1
In order to make changes to a layer, the layer has to be _______ .
1
To resize or rotate a layer, you will need to use _______ , which can be done by pressing Command and T.
2
To add to an existing selection, use the _______ key. To subtract from an existing selection, use the _______ key.
1
If you want a perfect square or circle, hold down the _______ key to constrain the proportions.
1
When you use the Spot Healing Brush tool, you should choose an appropriate _______
1
Before using the Clone Stamp tool, you must hold _______ and then click the part of the image you want to clone.
2

Name 2 tools used to create shapes.

3

Name 3 properties you can customize with text.

2

Name 2 ways you can select color.

2

Name 2 tools that can apply color to your project.

2

Name 2 types of adjustment layers you could select.

2

Name 2 examples of layer effects you can use.

3

Name 3 types of filters you can use on a project.

3

Name 3 things you can use for non-destructive editing?

1

Why should you name/rename all of your layers in a project?

1

What do you need to do FIRST when using the Content-Aware Fill?

2

In the Content-Aware Fill Workspace, what does the green overlay represent? How do you add or subtract from the green overlay?

1

What is the correct way to name this project?
First Name: Taylor
Last Name: Swift
Project Number: 4
Image Number: 2

2

What does non-destructive editing mean?

1

How do you move layers?

1

How do you use the quick selection tool?

1

Name one advantage of using a layer mask.

2

How do you edit a layer mask? What does a black brush do? What does a white brush do?

2

What is the difference between the polygonal lasso tool and magnetic lasso tool?

3

Name the 3 things you should do when you open Photoshop.

1

Where should you create a new project folder?

2

Name 2 things you should do to keep your images organized on your Mac.