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What is the advantage of using layers?

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Layers let you move and edit different parts of an image as discrete objects. You can also hide individual layers as you work on other layers.

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When you create a new layer, where does it appear in the Layers panel stack?

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Immediately above the active layer. If no layers are active, a new layer appears at the top of the layer list.

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How can you make artwork on one layer appear in front of artwork on another layer?

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By dragging layers up or down the stacking order in the Layers panel or by using the Layer > Arrange commands—Bring To Front, Bring Forward, Send Backward, and Send To Back.

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How can you apply a layer style?

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By selecting the layer and clicking the Add A Layer Style button in the Layers panel, or choosing Layer > Layer Style > [style].

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When you’ve completed your artwork, what can you do with layers to minimize the file size without changing the quality, dimensions, or compression?

Back

Flatten the image.

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When you merge all of the layers in an image into one layer it is called _ the image.

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Flattening

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What happens to any layer effects that have been applied to a layer when you make changes to the layer?

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Layer effects are automatically updated when you make changes.

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Which option should you choose if you want to change the stacking order of a selected layer from being the third layer to being second? Options: Send Backward, Bring To Front, Bring Forward, Send To Back

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Bring Forward

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Which icon indicates that a layer is protected?

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The Lock icon

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What is the purpose of using layer masks?

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To hide parts of a layer without deleting them.