Photoshop Certification Certiport

What is the purpose of the Clone Stamp tool in Photoshop?

• To crop the image

• To duplicate or clone a specific area of an image by sampling from another part of the image.

• To add a new layer to the image

• To change the color of the entire image

Explain the difference between a layer mask and a clipping mask in Photoshop.

• A layer mask is used to hide or reveal parts of a layer, while a clipping mask is used to control the visibility of multiple layers based on the content of a single layer.

• A layer mask is used to change the color of a layer, while a clipping mask is used to add text to a layer.

• A layer mask is used to rotate a layer, while a clipping mask is used to resize a layer.

• A layer mask is used to duplicate a layer, while a clipping mask is used to merge layers together.

How can you adjust the color balance of an image in Photoshop?

• Edit > Cut

• Image > Adjustments > Color Balance

• File > Save As

• Filter > Blur

What is the difference between leading and kerning in typography?

• Leading refers to the font size, while kerning refers to the color of the text.

• Leading and kerning are the same thing in typography.

• Leading refers to the adjustment of space between individual characters, while kerning refers to the vertical space between lines of text.

• Leading refers to the vertical space between lines of text, while kerning refers to the adjustment of space between individual characters.

Describe the process of removing blemishes from a portrait using the Spot Healing Brush tool in Photoshop.

• Use the Dodge tool to lighten the blemishes

• Use the Eraser tool to manually remove each blemish

• Apply a blur effect to the entire portrait to hide the blemishes

• Click on the blemish with the Spot Healing Brush tool, and it will automatically sample the surrounding area to blend and cover the blemish.

What are the key considerations when preparing an image for web use in Photoshop?

• Adding excessive filters and effects

• Ignoring color mode and file format

• Using the highest resolution possible

• Optimizing image resolution, choosing the right file format, selecting appropriate color mode, and applying image compression.

How can you create a new layer in Photoshop?

• Click on the 'Create a new layer' button in the Layers panel

• Go to File > New > Layer

• Press Ctrl + N to create a new layer

• Right-click on the image and select 'New Layer'

Explain the concept of non-destructive editing in Photoshop.

• Non-destructive editing can only be done by professional photographers

• Non-destructive editing means permanently altering the original image data

• Non-destructive editing allows you to make changes to an image without overwriting the original image data.

• Non-destructive editing only works on text and shapes, not on images

What is the purpose of the Liquify filter in Photoshop?

• To add a sepia tone to the image

• To increase the brightness of the image

• To sharpen the edges of an image

• To distort and manipulate the shape of an image

Describe the process of creating a clipping mask in Photoshop.

• Layer > Create Clipping Mask

• Image > Create Clipping Mask

• Edit > Create Clipping Mask

• Filter > Create Clipping Mask