Graphic Design Final Exam

Which Illustrator tool looks like a paintbrush, but makes filled shapes instead of strokes?

• Pen Tool

• Blob Brush Tool

• Curvature Tool

• Pencil Tool

The white arrow tool is also known as the:

• Selection Tool

• Direct Selection Tool

• Anchor Point Tool

• Curvature Tool

How do you create a clipping mask in Illustrator?

• Use the Knife Tool

• Select both objects, then go to Object > Compound Path

• Arrange objects and choose Object > Clipping Mask > Make

• Use the Crop Tool

What is the name of the canvas in Adobe Illustrator?

• Workspace

• Page

• Artboard

• Canvas

What is the best way to duplicate an object while maintaining alignment?

• Use Pathfinder panel

• Copy and Paste in Front

• Rasterize the object

• Change stacking order

The Eyedropper Tool can sample and take color from which of the following?

• Only stroke color

• Only fill color

• Only patterns

• Fill, stroke, and appearance styles

What is the purpose of using 'contrast' in graphic design?

• To create white space

• To unify elements

• To make elements stand out

• To reduce visual clutter

Which Illustrator panel allows you to apply complex effects like 3D, stylize, or distort?

• Appearance panel

• Layers panel

• Swatches panel

• Brushes panel

The main difference between the Selection Tool and Direct Selection Tool is:

• One selects entire objects; the other selects points

• One is for raster, one for vector

• One only works on text

• Both can only be used after outlining text

Which Illustrator file format retains layers and transparency best for future editing?

• PNG

• EPS

• AI

• JPG