Photoshop Selection Tools Flashcard

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Elias is editing a photo and needs to select a rectangular area to crop. Which tool in Adobe Photoshop should he use?

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Rectangular Marquee Tool

Answer explanation

The Rectangular Marquee Tool is specifically designed for selecting rectangular areas in an image, making it the ideal choice for cropping. The other tools serve different selection purposes.

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What is the main function of the Magic Wand Tool in Adobe Photoshop?

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To select areas based on color similarity

Answer explanation

The Magic Wand Tool in Adobe Photoshop is primarily used to select areas based on color similarity. It allows users to click on a color in an image, and it will select all adjacent pixels that match that color closely.

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During a graphics applications class, Gabby is learning how to make selections in Adobe Photoshop. Which tool would she use to make a freehand selection?

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Lasso Tool

Answer explanation

Zoe should use the Lasso Tool for freehand selections in Adobe Photoshop. Unlike the other tools, the Lasso Tool allows for drawing selections freely, making it ideal for precise, custom shapes.

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The Quick Selection Tool in Adobe Photoshop is best used for:

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Selecting areas with complex edges

Answer explanation

The Quick Selection Tool excels at selecting areas with complex edges because it intelligently detects and follows the contours of objects, making it ideal for intricate selections compared to other options.

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Zach is working on a digital art project and needs to select specific areas with straight edges. Which selection tool should he use to draw straight-edged segments of a selection border?

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Polygonal Lasso Tool

Answer explanation

The Polygonal Lasso Tool is ideal for selecting areas with straight edges, as it allows users to create selections by clicking to define points, forming straight lines between them. This makes it the best choice for Grace's project.

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What is the primary use of the Elliptical Marquee Tool in Adobe Photoshop?

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To select circular or oval areas

Answer explanation

The Elliptical Marquee Tool is specifically designed to select circular or oval areas in an image, making it the correct choice. Other options refer to different selection methods not associated with this tool.

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Which tool in Adobe Photoshop is designed to automatically snap to the edges of defined areas?

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Magnetic Lasso Tool

Answer explanation

The Magnetic Lasso Tool in Adobe Photoshop is specifically designed to automatically snap to the edges of defined areas, making it easier to select complex shapes compared to the other tools listed.

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Which tool in Adobe Photoshop is used to move a path or shape?

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Move Tool

Answer explanation

The Move Tool in Adobe Photoshop is specifically designed to move paths and shapes. Other tools like the Magic Wand, Lasso, and Quick Selection are used for selection, not for moving objects.

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Which tool is best for selecting areas with high contrast edges in Adobe Photoshop?

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Magnetic Lasso Tool

Answer explanation

The Magnetic Lasso Tool is ideal for selecting areas with high contrast edges as it snaps to the edges of objects, allowing for precise selections. This makes it more effective than the other tools listed.

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Which tool allows you to add to or subtract from a selection in Adobe Photoshop?

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All of the above

Answer explanation

The Lasso Tool, Magic Wand Tool, and Quick Selection Tool all allow you to add to or subtract from a selection in Adobe Photoshop, making 'All of the above' the correct answer.