Illustrator 16 Tutorial - Pathfinder Techniques

What does it mean to compound a vector object in Adobe Illustrator?

• To separate a single vector into multiple individual vectors.

• To merge and flatten multiple individual vectors into a single vector.

• To apply a gradient fill to a vector object.

• To convert a vector object into a raster image.

What is a primary benefit of compounding vector shapes and strokes?

• It increases the file size for better resolution.

• It allows for the application of effects that are not possible with individual vectors.

• It converts all vector elements into raster images.

• It automatically adds color to the artwork.

What is the first step to prepare vector strokes for compounding after selecting the artwork?

• Apply a texture brush.

• Use the "Unite" shape mode.

• Expand the appearance of the object.

• Make a compound path.

After expanding the appearance and uniting overlapping vector shapes, what is the final step to create a compound shape using the Pathfinder tool?

• Click the "Divide" option.

• Select "Release Compound Shape".

• Click "Expand Compound Shape".

• Select "Make Compound Shape".

What is the primary outcome of expanding a compound shape in Adobe Illustrator?

• It separates the compound shape into individual layers.

• It converts the complex composition of vector shapes and strokes into a single flat vector.

• It applies a default color fill to the entire shape.

• It groups all elements of the compound shape together.

After creating a new artboard, what action is performed to arrange it below existing artboards?

• Click the "Delete Artboards" button.

• Select "Convert to Artboard Options".

• Click the "Add Artboard" button and then "Rearrange Artboards".

• Drag the new artboard manually into position.

Which Pathfinder option is used to cut the shape of the skull artwork out of the yellow background block?

• Unite

• Minus Front

• Intersect

• Exclude

What is the state of the artwork after using the "Exclude" Pathfinder option and before it is ungrouped?

• The artwork is automatically ungrouped, allowing individual selection.

• The artwork remains grouped, preventing individual selection of internal shapes.

• The artwork is converted into a raster image.

• The artwork's color is permanently inverted.