Adobe Illustrator Certification Prep

What is the inside of a shape called that you can make any color in Adobe Illustrator?

• Stroke

• Outline

• Fill

• Border

What are some techniques for selecting objects in Adobe Illustrator?

• Selection Tool

• Eraser Tool

• Brush Tool

• Magic Wand Tool

How does the use of negative space contribute to the overall design composition?

• Negative space creates a sense of chaos in the design.

• Negative space helps in balancing elements, improving readability, and creating a sense of harmony in the design.

• Negative space is only used for decorative purposes.

• Negative space has no impact on the overall design.

You are importing a Photoshop document into an Illustrator document. What will you modify so that it allows revisions and include non-visible layers?

• Convert Layers to Objects

• Flatten Image Layers

• Rasterize the Document

• Merge All Layers

How can custom workspaces enhance productivity in Adobe Illustrator?

• By allowing users to tailor the interface to their specific workflow preferences.

• By providing a fixed layout that cannot be changed.

• By limiting the number of tools available to the user.

• By automatically saving all projects without user input.

How can the use of grids enhance the layout of a design project?

• Grids provide structure, alignment, consistency, and help in organizing content effectively within the design layout.

• Grids are primarily used for decorative purposes and do not affect layout.

• Grids limit creativity and should be avoided in design projects.

• Grids are only useful for web design and not for print media.

Describe the process of creating final art for publication using Adobe Illustrator.

• Sketch design, create vector graphics, add colors/effects, adjust layout/typography, export final artwork.

• Create a rough draft, finalize colors, print the artwork, and distribute it.

• Design a layout, choose a color palette, print proofs, and send to the publisher.

• Sketch ideas, create a mood board, select fonts, and publish online.

What are some techniques for using the Shape Builder Tool effectively?

• Use the Ctrl key to remove, Shift key to add, combine shapes, and experiment with different configurations.

• Use Alt key to remove, Shift key to add, combine shapes, and experiment with different configurations.

• Use the Esc key to remove, Ctrl key to add, combine shapes, and experiment with different configurations.

• Use the Tab key to remove, Shift key to add, separate shapes, and experiment with different configurations.

You have a document that uses a custom font. Which command should you use so that you do not need to supply a printer with the font for the file?

• Embed Fonts

• Create Outlines

• Convert to PDF

• Use Default Font

Explain the difference between RGB and CMYK color modes.

• RGB is for digital displays, CMYK is for printing.

• RGB is used for printing, while CMYK is for digital displays.

• RGB is a color model used in photography, CMYK is used in web design.

• RGB and CMYK are interchangeable color modes.