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






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






3. Closeness creates a bond between people and between elements on a page






4. 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.






5. Changing the total number of pixels in an image.






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






7. An image or file that that is calculated and stored according to mathematical formulas rather than pixels - resulting in a smaller file size and the ability to resize the image without a loss in quality






8. Visual path created by arrangements of elements within a page design






9. 8 bits= byte. Measurement unit of storage space on the computer






10. Duplicates an area of an image by setting a target point in one location - and painting in another location.






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






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






13. One 0 or 1 of binary code






14. CADD line placed on a drawing to indicate measurements






15. Stylized or simplified versions of natural shapes






16. 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.






17. Adding black to a hue






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






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






20. 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.






21. The use of many shades of gray to represent an image.






22. The measure of darkness and lightness within a color






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






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






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






26. Each time you click when using a selection tool or the pen tool an anchor point is created; each point is the beginning of a new line segment.






27. 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.






28. When one or more elements on a page are not balanced






29. This is the native form for photoshop. IT saves all the data in the photoshop file.






30. In color - the word shade is used to reference how dark the color is. For example - hunter is a shade of green. Shades are derived from a combination of hue and black.






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






32. Design is typically off-center or created with an odd or mismatched number of disparate elements






33. In color - the word tint is used to reference how light a color is.






34. A single hue in a color palette that is expanded upon by adding two - three - or more tints (variations in lightness and saturation) of that color - to create a more balanced look. In desktop publishing using monochromatic colors is a technique used






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






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






37. A type of graphics in which the image is created using a series of pixels.






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






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






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






41. black powder that is fused to paper to make the image on a laser printer






42. The exact center of the page.






43. The extent to which something blocks light. You can change the opacity of layers - filters - and effects so that more (or less) of the underlying image shows through.






44. 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






45. Freeform lines






46. Uneven spacing of otherwise uniform lines






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






48. paper orientation that is vertical






49. To pick or choose something to work with on the screen. Usually an arrow or box in the tools






50. When elements on a page are evenly balanced