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Animation Certification Exam Prep

Total questions: 97

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A client requests animation for its website that has bright and primary colors. Which business would this color scheme typically serve?

a)

Government

b)

Preschool

c)

Construction company

d)

Law firm

2.

A designer is working on a new visual design project for a local, urban-based farmer’s market. The designer has been asked to attract a new audience. What are the two most important consideration that direct a project plan? (Choose two.)

a)

Audience demographics

b)

Project budget

c)

Clients location

d)

Client vision

3.

A designer is creating a free-of-charge animation projection that other people can use as long as they give her credit for the work and don’t make any changes to it.


Which Creative Commons license indicates that an image can be used for free, requires that the original author is given credit, and the image must remain unchanged in the derivative work?

a)
b)
c)
d)
4.

A designer is making a free-of-charge animation project and wants to use materials created by other designers. Which materials are legal for a designer to use without payment or permission from the original artist?

a)

Copyrighted work

b)

Adobe Library

c)

Trademarked work

d)

Public Domain

5.

Place the steps of the project management cycle in order.

a)
b)
c)
d)
6.

Which two deliverable are used in the design phase of a rich media project to help a client visualize the designer’s ideas (Choose two).

a)

Storyboards

b)

Outlines

c)

Sketches

d)

Project Maps

e)

Written scripts

7.

An open channel of communication that allows the client to consistently have input on a project guide the direction and approve changes is called what?

a)

Problem Statement

b)

Asset Allocation Chart

c)

Project Scope

d)

Feedback Loop

8.

When communicating with others about design plans, which two actions are most effective? (Choose two.)

a)

Remain committed to original ideas

b)

Pause to think before responding

c)

Focus on one-way interactions

d)

Adapt ideas to include input from others

9.

Which type of tweening is used to create an animation between two drawings that are not symbols?

a)

Classic

b)

Shape

c)

Frame-by-Frame

d)

Motion

10.

Which category allows scaling without affecting quality?

a)

Rich media graphic

b)

Vector shape

c)

Bitmap graphic

d)

Dynamic shape

11.

Which technology is used to publish an Animate project as an application for Android and iOS devices?

a)

AIR

b)

JavaScript

c)

WebGL

d)

HTML5

12.

What is the attribute of a game or mobile application that demonstrates consistency?

a)

Design elements that create contrast

b)

Design elements that create emphasis

c)

Layout using symmetry

d)

Location of buttons/menus for navigation

13.

Given the image:

Which color harmony scheme is used in the design?

a)

Analogous

b)

Split Complementary

c)

Complementary

d)

Triad

14.

What symbol indicates a blank keyframe?

a)
b)
c)
d)
15.

Select the letter below that corresponds to the parts of the Timeline that would need to be clicked in order to turn off the visibility of only the text “Example” in the below image.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

16.

Which tool can be used to modify an existing shape without adding another shape?

a)

Eyedropper

b)

Rectangle

c)

Free Transform

d)

Pencil

17.

Which description defines the function of the Subselection tool?

a)

Selects the control points and Bezier handles on the path

b)

Selects and transforms, rotate, skew, scale, or distort the element

c)

Selects entire objects by dragging to enclose the object

d)

Selects precise areas of an images by drawing the selection outline

18.

Select the letter below that corresponds to the part of the Timeline that would need to be clicked in order to increase the magnification of the Timeline in the below image.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

19.

What is one way to access the Units list in order to change the measurement unit of the rulers?

a)

Modify > Preferences

b)

Edit > Document

c)

Edit > Preferences

d)

Modify > Document

20.

Which menu selection is used to secure guides in place?

a)

View > Guides > Show Guides

b)

Modify > Guides > Edit Guides

c)

Edit > Guides > Lock Guides

d)

View > Guides > Lock Guides

21.

A user is editing a motion tween in the Motion Editor. Which workflow converts a sharp angle to an arc in a motion path using Bezier controls?

a)

Select a keyframe. In the menu, choose Modify > Shape >Smooth

b)

Select an anchor point, Alt/Option-drag vertically and then drag the handle

c)

Click on a smooth anchor point, copy it, paste it on a corner anchor point

d)

Right-click on a keyframe. In the menu, choose Motion Path > Reverse

22.

What is a benefit of using an instance of a movie clip symbol when using ActionScript?

a)

It loops by default when played on the Stage.

b)

It takes less processor resources than other symbols.

c)

It can be assigned an instance name.

d)

It is dependent on the main movie Timeline

23.

How can multiple layers be hidden at once?

a)

Right-click a layer that should remain visible and choose Show Others Transparent

b)

Lock the layers that should remain visible, and click on the Eye icon at the top of the Timeline

c)

Create a folder layer, nest the layers inside it, and toggle the visibility of the folder

d)

Select multiple layers, Right-click one, and then choose Hide Selected from the Context Menu

24.

In which location will a user find Select Unused items in order to select unused symbols?

a)

Timeline

b)

Modify menu

c)

Stage

d)

Library Panel

25.

What happens when a symbol is edited?

a)

The instances change to reflect these modifications automatically

b)

The change is restricted to the new instances [HS]

c)

A new symbol is added to the library

d)

Another instance of the edited symbol would be added to the stage.

26.

Which property can be adjusted in the Document Settings dialog?

a)

File name

b)

Document type

c)

Timeline duration

d)

Frame rate

27.

What text type can display data from an external source, such as an XML file?

a)

Input

b)

Bitmap

c)

Dynamic

d)

Static

28.

Click on the button in the image that will create a new Symbol.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

29.

What allows a video clip to play independently of the main Timeline?

a)

Checking Self-Contained in the Video Import Wizard

b)

Importing the video clip directly onto the Stage

c)

Embedding the video clip as a library item

d)

Placing the video clip into a movie clip symbol

30.

Which two issues should be tested for during the first round of a technical evaluation? (Choose two.)

a)

Spelling errors

b)

Navigation issues

c)

Scripting errors

d)

Image placement issues

31.

What is a characteristic of a SWF file with an embedded video that has been published to the web?

a)

The file size of the SWF is likely to be very small.

b)

The entire file must be downloaded before the video can be played.

c)

The video file must be published to the same folder on the web server as the SWF.

d)

The video file can be easily updated by publishing a new video to the web.

32.

Which technique should be used for reducing the file size of a published project?

a)

Use the embed option when importing video files.

b)

Convert elements used more than once to symbols

c)

Use bitmap images whenever possible

d)

Convert all animations to shape tweens.

33.

Which two possibilities would Adobe Animate’s accessibility options permit the designers to accomplish? (Choose two)

a)

Let the user have access to the mouse to tab through text fields

b)

Let the user have access to the keyboard shortcuts to manipulate objects

c)

Create command that will be activated by the screen reader.

d)

Create descriptions of objects for the screen reader to read allowed.

34.

Why would an Animate developer wish to hide an object from a screen reader?

a)

To limit distracting elements from being shared with the user.

b)

To hide the rendered file from search results

c)

To ensure elements are accessible to the user by keyboard shortcut

d)

To prevent the content from being printed.

35.

What is the resulting file type when publishing an Animate Deployment Package?

a)

.swc

b)

.adp

c)

.oam

d)

.svg

36.

Which option in the Publish Settings dialog box should be used so the project fits on different screen sizes?

a)

Loop Timeline

b)

Make responsive

c)

Multiframe bounds

d)

Center stage

37.

Which technique allows you to add a more realistic type of acceleration or deceleration at the end of tweens?

a)

Easing Motion

b)

Tweens

c)

Custom motion paths

d)

Frame-by-frame animation

38.

Which type of visual balance does this image show?

a)

Resonant

b)

Conceptual

c)

Symmetrical

d)

Asymmetrical

39.

What is the color of the background of the frames with a shape tween?

a)

blue

b)

gray

c)

white

d)

green

e)

purple

40.

How many frames are needed to create three seconds of animation at 25 Frames Per Second (FPS)?

a)

75 frames

b)

3 frames

c)

50 frames

d)

25 frames

41.

Highlight the letter below that would enable you to add a new anchor point on the path in the Motion Editor on the below image.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

42.

What typographical principle describes "the distance between two baselines of lines of type?"

a)

kerning

b)

tracking

c)

leading

d)

alignment

43.

What typographical principle describes "the process of adjusting the spacing between characters?"

a)

kerning

b)

tracking

c)

leading

d)

alignment

44.

What typographical principle describes "adjusts the letter-spacing uniformly over a range of characters?"

a)

kerning

b)

tracking

c)

leading

d)

alignment

45.

What typographical principle describes "the setting of text flow or image placement relative to a page, column (measure), table cell, or tab?"

a)

kerning

b)

tracking

c)

leading

d)

alignment

46.

Which Animate CC layer type matches this description? "Contains various types of artwork."

a)

Normal Layer

b)

Folder Layer

c)

Mask Layer

d)

Guide Layer

47.

Which Animate CC layer type matches this description?

"Helps organize the document and workflow".

a)

Normal Layer

b)

Folder Layer

c)

Mask Layer

d)

Guide Layer

48.

Which Animate CC layer type matches this description?

"Hide selected portions of layers below them."

a)

Normal Layer

b)

Folder Layer

c)

Mask Layer

d)

Guide Layer

49.

Which Animate CC layer type matches this description?

"Help control the arrangement of objects on other layers."

a)

Normal Layer

b)

Folder Layer

c)

Mask Layer

d)

Guide Layer

50.

Which common document helps eliminate the problem of project creep?

a)

Specifications

b)

Timeline

c)

Task Chart

d)

Asset Allocation Chart

51.

Which factor MOST determines compliance with the Fair Use of copyrighted materials used in a new project?

a)

The nature of the original work is unpublished and fictional

b)

The amount of work used is a large portion of a copyrighted work.

c)

The purpose of using the copyrighted work is to teach and learn.

d)

The number of copies made of the finished product will be large.

52.

Animate CC is the best tool to create which type of project?

a)

Video production and editing

b)

Digital photo processing and editing

c)

Interactive and expressive content for multiple platforms

d)

Custom typography and content management.

53.

Which components that have been communicated by the client should be included as a part of every project plan?

a)

Deadlines

b)

Sketched

c)

Scope

d)

Storyboards

54.

Match this accessibility issue with the strategy used to address it: Motor disability

a)

Keyboard options

b)

Synchronized captions

c)

Allow scaling of content

d)

Limit flashing or blinking elements

55.

Match this accessibility issue with the strategy used to address it: Hearing disability

a)

Keyboard options

b)

Synchronized captions

c)

Allow scaling of content

d)

Limit flashing or blinking elements

56.

Match this accessibility issue with the strategy used to address it: Poor Vision

a)

Keyboard options

b)

Synchronized captions

c)

Allow scaling of content

d)

Limit flashing or blinking elements

57.

Match this accessibility issue with the strategy used to address it: Seizure disorders

a)

Keyboard options

b)

Synchronized captions

c)

Allow scaling of content

d)

Limit flashing or blinking elements

58.

Match this design principle with its description: Unity

a)

The sense that elements belong together

b)

The image has well distributed elements

c)

An element seems to be the proper size

d)

An element stands out because it is different.

59.

Match this design principle with its description: Balance

a)

The sense that elements belong together

b)

The image has well distributed elements

c)

An element seems to be the proper size

d)

An element stands out because it is different.

60.

Match this design principle with its description: Proportion

a)

The sense that elements belong together

b)

The image has well distributed elements

c)

An element seems to be the proper size

d)

An element stands out because it is different.

61.

Match this design principle with its description: Emphasis

a)

The sense that elements belong together

b)

The image has well distributed elements

c)

An element seems to be the proper size

d)

An element stands out because it is different.

62.

Which image is an example of symmetrical balance along a vertical line?

a)

the butterfly

b)

the fish

c)

the trees

d)

the spider

63.

Given the image, which two typographical attributes should be changed for the design to easily read as a button back to the Main Menu? (Choose two.)

a)

Leading

b)

Color

c)

Font

d)

Character

64.

Which panel allows the organization of colors in a hierarchical structure using Folders and Color Palettes?

a)

Default Colors

b)

Palette Builder

c)

Swatches

d)

Color

65.

Which two tools could be used for creating a shape? (Choose two.)

a)

Pencil

b)

Rectangle

c)

Lasso

d)

Eyedropper

e)

Free Transform

66.

Which menu selection enables you to change the color of the guides?

a)

Edit > Guides > Guides Settings

b)

View > Guides > Edit Guides

c)

View > Guides > Unlock Guides

d)

Modify > Guides > Guides Settings

67.

A user is editing a motion tween in the Motion Editor. Which workflow converts a sharp angle to an arc in a motion path using Bezier controls?

a)

Select an anchor point, Alt/Option-Drag vertically, and then drag the handle

b)

Right-click on a keyframe. In the menu, choose Motion Path > Reverse

c)

Select a keyframe. In the menu. Choose Modify > Shape >Smooth

d)

Click on a smooth anchor point, copy it, and paste it on a corner anchor point.

68.

Which Snap option will prevent objects on the Stage from being placed in between pixels?

a)

Snap to Align

b)

Snap to Grid

c)

Snap to Guide

d)

Snap to Pixels

69.

Which two actions can be taken to rename a layer? (Choose two.)

a)

Double click the layer’s name

b)

Open the Layer Properties dialog box

c)

Select the layer and open the Properties panel

d)

Select the layer and press Enter/Return

70.

Which state is defined by the Over frame in a Button symbol?

a)

Hover

b)

Press

c)

Normal

d)

Resting

71.

How is the Stage adjusted after a new document is created?

a)

Drag on an edge of the Stage using the Free Transform tool

b)

Click on the Stage using the Zoom tool

c)

Type in new Width and Height values for the Stage in the Properties panel.

d)

Double-click on the document Rulers to bring up the Stage Size dialog

72.

Which sound file format compresses data and has a smaller file size while maintaining the quality of the audio?

a)

.asnd

b)

.wav

c)

.mp3

d)

.aiff

73.

Which two methods result in a smaller SWF file size when incorporating a video? (Choose two.)

a)

Progressively download the video from a web server

b)

Place the video instance on the Stage.

c)

Stream the video from Adobe Media Server

d)

Embed the video directly inside the Animate file.

74.

Match this type of usability test with its description: Beta Testing

a)

Real customers using the product for its intended purpose

b)

Developer(s) should observe privately to ensure an honest reaction.

c)

Friends or Coworkers that represent the target demographic

d)

Consideration of potential issues when choosing colors and typefaces

75.

Match this type of usability test with its description: Focus Group

a)

Real customers using the product for its intended purpose

b)

Developer(s) should observe privately to ensure an honest reaction.

c)

Friends or Coworkers that represent the target demographic

d)

Consideration of potential issues when choosing colors and typefaces

76.

Match this type of usability test with its description: Informal Testing

a)

Real customers using the product for its intended purpose

b)

Developer(s) should observe privately to ensure an honest reaction.

c)

Friends or Coworkers that represent the target demographic

d)

Consideration of potential issues when choosing colors and typefaces

77.

Match this type of usability test with its description: Evaluating Accessibility

a)

Real customers using the product for its intended purpose

b)

Developer(s) should observe privately to ensure an honest reaction.

c)

Friends or Coworkers that represent the target demographic

d)

Consideration of potential issues when choosing colors and typefaces

78.

How is correct spelling verified in an Animate CC project when a text object is selected?

a)

Edit > Check Spelling

b)

Debug > Check Spelling

c)

Select the spellchecker from the Text menu

d)

Manually check the spelling.

79.

A short animation for a client’s website has been created. Which export movie option will create a file that allows the animation to be viewed on smartphones and tablets?

a)

JPEG Sequence

b)

Gif Animation

c)

JPEG Animation

d)

SWF Movie

80.

When would converting an element to a symbol help reduce the file size of a published project?

a)

When the element contains a large bitmap image

b)

When the element is being animated using a shape tween

c)

When the element is being used more than once

d)

When the element contains several lines of text

81.

Which panel is used for making selected objects in a movie available for screen readers?

a)

Debug Console

b)

Properties

c)

Extensions

d)

Motion Presets

82.

Match this authoring panel to an action or purpose: Action Panel

a)

Includes an editable script area

b)

Stores and manages assets for a document

c)

Displays information and settings for the current selection

d)

Includes a menu of pre-written or pre-designed items such as buttons.

83.

Match this authoring panel to an action or purpose: Library Panel

a)

Includes an editable script area

b)

Stores and manages assets for a document

c)

Displays information and settings for the current selection

d)

Includes a menu of pre-written or pre-designed items such as buttons.

84.

Match this authoring panel to an action or purpose: Property Inspector

a)

Includes an editable script area

b)

Stores and manages assets for a document

c)

Displays information and settings for the current selection

d)

Includes a menu of pre-written or pre-designed items such as buttons.

85.

Match this authoring panel to an action or purpose: Component Panel

a)

Includes an editable script area

b)

Stores and manages assets for a document

c)

Displays information and settings for the current selection

d)

Includes a menu of pre-written or pre-designed items such as buttons.

86.

Match this ActionScript 3.0 Event Class with its description: TimerEvent

a)

Dispatched at designated intervals

b)

Dispatched when a device becomes detected

c)

Dispatched when an input field receives user input

d)

Dispatched by user input with an interaction device.

87.

Match this ActionScript 3.0 Event Class with its description: ActivityEvent

a)

Dispatched at designated intervals

b)

Dispatched when a device becomes detected

c)

Dispatched when an input field receives user input

d)

Dispatched by user input with an interaction device.

88.

Match this ActionScript 3.0 Event Class with its description: TextEvent

a)

Dispatched at designated intervals

b)

Dispatched when a device becomes detected

c)

Dispatched when an input field receives user input

d)

Dispatched by user input with an interaction device.

89.

Match this ActionScript 3.0 Event Class with its description: MouseEvent

a)

Dispatched at designated intervals

b)

Dispatched when a device becomes detected

c)

Dispatched when an input field receives user input

d)

Dispatched by user input with an interaction device.

90.

Match this type of document used in project planning to its definition: Sketches

a)

Simple drawings that help demonstrate what project elements will look like

b)

A document that describes exactly what should be done and when in the project plan

c)

Simple drawings that help demonstrate how project elements will move in an animation

d)

A document that describes the tools or assets that will be needed to complete a task in the project plan

91.

Match this type of document used in project planning to its definition: Specifications

a)

Simple drawings that help demonstrate what project elements will look like

b)

A document that describes exactly what should be done and when in the project plan

c)

Simple drawings that help demonstrate how project elements will move in an animation

d)

A document that describes the tools or assets that will be needed to complete a task in the project plan

92.

Match this type of document used in project planning to its definition: Storyboards

a)

Simple drawings that help demonstrate what project elements will look like

b)

A document that describes exactly what should be done and when in the project plan

c)

Simple drawings that help demonstrate how project elements will move in an animation

d)

A document that describes the tools or assets that will be needed to complete a task in the project plan

93.

Match this type of document used in project planning to its definition: Resource Allocation Table

a)

Simple drawings that help demonstrate what project elements will look like

b)

A document that describes exactly what should be done and when in the project plan

c)

Simple drawings that help demonstrate how project elements will move in an animation

d)

A document that describes the tools or assets that will be needed to complete a task in the project plan

94.

Match this ActionScript 3.0 variable type to the type of data that it stores: int

a)

The total count of selected products

b)

A list of products

c)

A customer’s name

d)

The mean (average) product price

95.

Match this ActionScript 3.0 variable type to the type of data that it stores: Array

a)

The total count of selected products

b)

A list of products

c)

A customer’s name

d)

The mean (average) product price

96.

Match this ActionScript 3.0 variable type to the type of data that it stores: String

a)

The total count of selected products

b)

A list of products

c)

A customer’s name

d)

The mean (average) product price

97.

Match this ActionScript 3.0 variable type to the type of data that it stores: Number

a)

The total count of selected products

b)

A list of products

c)

A customer’s name

d)

The mean (average) product price