Photoshop Layers

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

• Above one of the following: A selected layer, a selected collapsed group, or a selected layer in an expanded group
• Always above the topmost layer
• Always just above the Background

How do you activate a layer on the Layers panel?

• Click the layer listing.
• Cmd-click/Ctrl-click the layer listing.
• Double-click the layer thumbnail.
• Click the visibility icon for the layer.

Only one layer can be selected at a time.

• True
• False

Which tool would you use to reposition a layer (e.g., move it horizontally or vertically)?

• Move tool
• Ruler tool
• Path Selection tool
• Hand tool

The purpose of grouping layers on the Layers panel is merely to make the panel more organized; you can't edit all the layers in a group simultaneously.

• True
• False

The purpose of a layer mask is to hide some layer pixels from view.

• True
• False

What part of a document do the black portions of a mask represent?

• Hidden areas
• Transparent areas
• Protected areas
• Selected areas

How do you access the Levels of a layer?

• Double click the layer thumbnail

• Choose the layer adjustment icon at the bottom of the layers panel

How do you choose the layer effects panel?

• Click the layer mask icon at the bottom of the layers panel

• Double click the layer thumbnail

How do you fill a selection with the foreground color?

• Ctrl + D

• Ctrl + I

• Alt + Delete

• Ctrl + J