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What is the primary function of the Zoom Tools in image editing software?

To create and edit paths
To fill selected areas with a color or pattern
To measure distance and angle
To adjust the zoom level (correct)

Which tool is used to select a region containing foreground objects?

Scissor Select Tools
Foreground Select Tools (correct)
Paths Tools
Color Picker

What is the purpose of the Unified Transform Tool in image editing software?

To fill selected areas with a color or pattern
To rotate the layer selection or path
To create and edit paths
To transform the layer, selection or path (correct)

Which tool is used to create or edit layers in image editing software?

Text Tool (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Perspective Tool in image editing software?

To change perspective of the layer, selection or path (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the default file extension of GIMP?

XCF (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which tool is used to erase the background or transparency using a brush in image editing software?

Erase tool (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following image file format extensions is NOT supported by GIMP?

EXE (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of editing tool is GIMP?

Open Source (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Select Tool in GIMP?

To select a portion of an image (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does GIMP stand for?

GNU Image Manipulate Program (B) Signup and view all the answers

What component of GIMP does the picture below represent?

Layer (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Fuzzy Select Tool?

Select a contiguous region based on color (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which tool allows you to create, edit and display text?

Text Tool (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can be chosen in the Paintbrush Tool?

Foreground Color (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Rectangle Select Tool?

Select a rectangular region (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Ellipse Select Tool?

Select the elliptical region (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can be used to select regions with similar colors?

Select by Color Tools (B) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Tools in GIMP

The rectangular tool, ellipse tool, and free tool are used to select specific regions of an image.
The paintbrush tool allows for drawing with various colors, which can be selected from the foreground color palette.
The text tool is used to create, edit, and display text.
The text tool has several components, including the scale handle, transform, foreground color, path, crop, picker, select, and alignment.

Selection Tools

Rectangle Select Tool: selects a rectangular region.
Ellipse Select Tool: selects an elliptical region.
Free Select Tool: selects a hand-drawn region with free and polygonal segments.
Fuzzy Select Tool: selects a contiguous region based on color.
Select by Color Tool: selects regions with similar colors.
Scissor Select Tool: selects tools using intelligent edge-fitting.
Foreground Select Tool: selects a region containing foreground objects.
Paths Tool: creates and edits paths.

Transformation Tools

Unified Transform: transforms the layer, selection, or path.
Rotate Tool: rotates the layer, selection, or path.
Scale Tool: scales the layer, selection, or path.
Shear Tool: shears the layer, selection, or path.
Handle Transform Tool: deforms the layer, selection, or path with handles.
Perspective Tool: changes the perspective of the layer, selection, or path.
Flip Tool: reverses the layer, selection, or path horizontally or vertically.

Painting and Editing Tools

Bucket Fill Tool: fills a selected area with a color or pattern.
Gradient Tool: fills a selected area with a color gradient.
Pencil Tool: creates hard-edged paintings using a brush.
Paintbrush Tool: creates smooth strokes using a brush.
Erase Tool: erases the background or transparency using a brush.
Airbrush Tool: paints using a brush with variable pressure.
Ink Tool: creates calligraphy-style paintings.

Rubrics for Grading

Color and font use should be clear and readable.
Pictures and designs should have a good layout and applicable graphics.
Citations for picture sources should be included.

Assessment Multiple Choice Questions

GIMP does not support the .EXE file format.
GIMP is an open-source editing tool.
The default file extension of GIMP is .XCF.
The work area of GIMP is represented by the image below.
The select tool is used to select a portion of an image.
GIMP stands for GNU Image Manipulation Program.

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