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Which option describes the correct method for changing the Color Settings of a document?
How can you modify a symbol to include a drop shadow?
What is the first step in adjusting the Bleed of an artboard?
Which action allows you to remove unused swatches from the library?
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Which command helps in selecting all objects on a sub-layer to change their opacity?
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What is the correct procedure to hide guides in your workspace?
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When will you see the Photoshop Import dialog box?
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What is the first step to add a fill color to a specific area in Illustrator?
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Which color mode is primarily used for web colors?
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How do you edit a symbol in Adobe Illustrator?
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What does the blob tool create in Adobe Illustrator?
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What are deliverables in project management?
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Which menu path allows you to create a new document in Adobe Illustrator?
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Where can you set the document bleed in Adobe Illustrator?
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What is a calligraphic brush in Illustrator resembling?
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How do you add a 3-D Extrude and Bevel effect in Illustrator?
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What steps are involved in creating a new color swatch?
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Which file format is best for graphics to be used in various sizes?
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How can you create a radial gradient in Adobe Illustrator?
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When using the pen tool, what is a key feature that distinguishes it from the pencil tool?
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What advantage do symbols provide in design?
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What is involved in the project development phases?
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How do you display the transparency grid in Adobe Illustrator?
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What is the purpose of using a pucker effect?
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Study Notes
Creating and Modifying Objects
- Make Slices: Select object, Object > Slice > Make
- Trace and Show Outlines: Object > Live trace > Show outlines with tracing
- Add Fill Color to Area: Select area, Fill with color
- Create Image Trace: Place image > Live trace
- Scale Image: Object > Transform > Scale
- Blob Tool: Creates closed filled objects
Working with Type
- Point Type: Clicking with type tool will start type line
- Convert Text to Outline: Type > Create outline
- Change Leading: Character panel > Change number
- Create a New Document: File > New Document
- Create a New Print Document: File > New > New document profile > Print
- Set Document Bleed: New document dialog box and print settings > Marks and bleeds
Symbols
- Create Graphic Symbol from Image: Select image > Drag to Symbols panel
- Place Symbol:: Select the symbol > Drag to Symbols panel
- Edit Symbols: Click symbol > Symbol panel > Edit symbol
- Save Symbols as a New Library: Symbols panel > Symbols library > at top of new library
Effects
- 3-D Extrude and Bevel: Effect > 3D > Extrude bevel
- Adding Crop Marks: Select object > Create trim marks > Effect > Crop marks
- Pucker Effect: Effect > Distort > Pucker and bloat
- Drop Shadow: Click on symbol > Effect > Stylize > Drop shadow
General Features
- Save Fonts for Future Use: Save in PDF format
- Display Transparency Grid: View > Show transparency grid
- Set/Adjust Tool Options: Double click on the tool
- Changing Zoom: Edit > Zoom or on bottom left corner or View > Artboard
- Hide Guides: View > Hide Guides
File Formats and Exporting
- File Type for Video: MPEG
- File Type for Graphics in Multiple Sizes: PNG (Vector)
- Export a Document as a .png file: File > Export > Save as type > PNG
Important Concepts
- Copyright: Understand the difference between fair use, public domain and protected works
- Deliverables: Any completed work delivered to the client
- Gestalt: Whole is greater than the sum of its parts
- Project Development Phases (Order): Planning and analysis, scheduling, building, review and evaluate, publishing
Color
- Printing Color Mode: CMYK
- Monitor (Web) Color Mode: RGB
- Changing Color Settings: Edit > Color Settings
Panels
- Swatches Panel: Add new patterns
- Symbols Panel: Edit symbols, save symbols in a library
- Gradient Panel: Create radial gradient
- Character Panel: Change leading of text frame
Others
- Demographics and Target Audience: Population and age are part of demographics but don't include education or income levels
- Calligraphic Brushes: Resembles something drawn with a paint brush
- Advantages of Symbols: Smaller file size, easy manipulation
- Radial Gradient Mesh: Object > Gradient mesh > Center
- Pen Tool vs. Pencil Tool: Pen tool creates individual clicks for a path while pencil tool draws smooth paths
### General Advice
- Review Panels and Icons: Be familiar with how different icons represent their function
- Illustrator Certification Study Guide: Use the "Study online at https://quizlet.com/_fx0aak" link for more study material
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Description
This quiz covers essential tools and techniques for creating and modifying objects in graphic design software. Topics include making slices, tracing outlines, working with text, and using symbols effectively. Test your knowledge on how to enhance your graphic projects with these skills.