Layer Basics- Photoshop Classroom in a Book Ch. 4

What is the advantage of using layers?

• 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.

• Layers automatically enhance the image quality.

• Layers reduce the file size of the image.

• Layers merge all parts of the image into one.

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

• At the bottom of the layer list.

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

• Below the active layer.

• In the middle of the layer list.

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

• By changing the layer's opacity.

• 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.

• By changing the layer's blending mode.

• By renaming the layer.

How can you apply a layer style?

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

• By double-clicking the layer.

• By right-clicking the layer and selecting 'Apply Style.'

• By dragging a style from the Styles panel onto the layer.

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

• Merge layers.

• Delete unused layers.

• Flatten the image.

• Convert layers to smart objects.

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

• Merging

• Flattening

• Combining

• Grouping

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

• Layer effects are automatically updated when you make changes.

• Layer effects are removed.

• Layer effects are duplicated.

• Layer effects are hidden.

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?

• Send Backward

• Bring To Front

• Bring Forward

• Send To Back

Which icon indicates that a layer is protected?

• The Key icon

• The Lock icon

• The Shield icon

• The Eye icon

What is the purpose of using layer masks?

• To permanently delete parts of a layer.

• To duplicate a layer.

• To hide parts of a layer without deleting them.

• To change the color of a layer.