Photoshop GMetrix Unit 2 Quiz

When using the healing brush, how can you avoid visibly repeating patterns?

• Use larger brush strokes

• Resample frequently from different areas

• Lower the brush hardness

• Increase opacity

Answer explanation

To avoid visibly repeating patterns when using the healing brush, resample frequently from different areas. This technique helps blend the texture more naturally, preventing noticeable repetitions in the edited area.

Turning the ____________ of a brush down makes the edges fade away from the center.

• Size

• Flow

• Hardness

• Opacity

Answer explanation

Turning the hardness of a brush down softens the edges, causing them to fade away from the center. This is because lower hardness results in a softer brush tip, which blends colors more smoothly.

On layer masks, what hides parts of the layer?

• White

• Black

• Gray

• Checkerboard

Answer explanation

In layer masks, black hides parts of the layer, while white reveals them. Gray shades provide partial transparency. Therefore, the correct answer is black, as it completely conceals the layer beneath.

When Photoshop doesn’t seem to be working correctly, what should you always check?

• The active layer and selected tool

• Your monitor resolution

• Scratch Disk space

• Brush Settings

Answer explanation

When Photoshop malfunctions, always check the active layer and selected tool. These settings directly affect what you can edit or see, making them crucial for troubleshooting issues.

Raw images cannot be

• Viewed in Photoshop

• Printed Directly

• Edited Destructively

• Uploaded to Instagram

Answer explanation

Raw images cannot be printed directly as they require processing. They also cannot be uploaded to Instagram without conversion to a compatible format. However, they can be viewed in Photoshop and edited destructively.

How can you duplicate a layer in the Layers panel?

• Right-click and select “Duplicate Layer”

• Hold Alt and drag the layer

• Press Ctrl+J

• All of the above

Answer explanation

You can duplicate a layer in several ways: right-clicking and selecting 'Duplicate Layer', holding Alt and dragging the layer, or pressing Ctrl+J. Therefore, the correct answer is 'All of the above'.

What do smart objects prevent?

• Non-destructive editing

• Layer blending

• Destruction of pixels

• Masking effects

Answer explanation

Smart objects prevent the destruction of pixels by allowing non-destructive editing. This means you can edit images without permanently altering the original pixel data, preserving the ability to revert changes.

Modifying an image visually and not with specific numbers is important because

• It allows more natural edits based on the overall look.

• It avoids introducing artifacts

• It enables consistent layer adjustments

• It prevents destructive editing.

Answer explanation

Modifying an image visually allows for more natural edits based on the overall look, making adjustments feel intuitive and aligned with artistic intent, rather than relying solely on numerical values.

What happens if you attempt to edit a smart object directly?

• Photoshop will allow it but flatten the object afterward

• Photoshop will prompt you to rasterize it

• The changes will be saved within the original file.

• Photoshop will duplicate the object.

Answer explanation

When you attempt to edit a smart object directly in Photoshop, it will prompt you to rasterize it. This means the smart object will be converted to a regular layer, losing its scalability and editability as a smart object.

What does lowering the flow of a brush do?

• Reduces the transparency of the brush stroke.

• Gradually builds up color with each stroke

• Changes the width of the brush stroke

• Makes the brush edges fade out.

Answer explanation

Lowering the flow of a brush allows for more control, enabling the artist to gradually build up color with each stroke, rather than applying a heavy, opaque layer all at once.