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Computer Graphics Design

Subject : it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. One 0 or 1 of binary code






2. The exact center of the page.






3. A collection of assembled images.






4. A file format typically found on higher-end digital cameras; the cameras performs no enhancement processing. This format maintains the best picture quality - but because it's proprietary format - not all images viewers can display it.






5. Causes lines or objects to "jump" to a predetermined location






6. This type of software or image allows the user to modify individual pixels






7. A set of instructions that causes some action to take place






8. When elements on a page are evenly balanced






9. Radial symmetry is the regular arrangement of material around a central axis






10. Any area that is free from type or graphics; also known as negative space






11. CADD line made with a series of dashes representing an unseen surface






12. Any form of communication used to inform - persuade - or remind a consumer about a product or service.






13. Allows the operator to change locations or formats of a document while saving






14. A message - paid for by a company or organization - used to persuade consumers to purchase a particular product or service






15. 8 bits= byte. Measurement unit of storage space on the computer






16. Paper orientation that is horizontal






17. Rule that states that a page that is designed in thirds is more appealing to the eye than other designs






18. A device that lets software work with the hardware on a computer. Windows 95-XP - DOS - Windows NT - Mac OS7 are examples






19. Temporary storage place for all or part of a project. Select and copy to place an item on the clipboard. Use paste to place and item from the clipboard to the work area. The clipboard only holds one item.






20. Using a computer to combine text - images - and design principles to communicate a message






21. The area slightly above and to the right of the geometric center






22. paper orientation that is vertical






23. An image or file that is totally composed of pixels. It is useful for photos or complex imagery that would be difficult to create as vector art






24. The size of each element in relationship to the whole piece






25. A file format for storing images - including photographs and line art that is now owned by Adobe Systems






26. It also includes data compression - but because it is limited to 256 colors - it is more effective for scanned images such as illustrations rather than color photos.






27. The purity of a hue or color.






28. Part of the page in which there are no images or text






29. Uniformly spaced lines.






30. A type of creative thinking in which one generates new solutions to problems






31. The smallest discrete component of an image or picture on a CRT screen (usually a colored dot)






32. A compressed image file format.






33. CADD drawing consisting of front - top - and right side view






34. Converting to binary code ( i.e. video - voice - scanning)






35. Contols how different areas within a layer or layer set are hidden and revealed to show layers beneath






36. A device that captures a copy of a 2-D object so it can be brought into the computer






37. An area on a layer or image - that has been chosen using a marquee tool - to be edited/painted/changed. This effectively protects all other parts of the layer or image.






38. CADD line placed on a drawing to indicate measurements






39. Visual element in a page design that the viewer notices first






40. Unit of measurement. 72 points= 1"






41. A previously made picture or image that can be used on the computer. Also called a graphic






42. A file format developed by Adobe Systems to allow for display and printing of formatted documents across platforms and systems. PDF files can be read on any system equipped with the Acrobat Reader software.






43. Measurement unit for pixel count on digital cameras






44. Type of software or image in which image is mathmatically created and is very smooth looking






45. Design in which eye moves from left to right - down to the lower left and to the right again






46. Uneven spacing of otherwise uniform lines






47. This affects the highlights - shadows - and midtones of an image.






48. To make a file small so it uses less storage space






49. The effects created by photographs or digital images






50. Imaginary lines dividing the image into thirds both horizontally and vertically. You place important elements of your composition where these lines intersect.