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






2. paper orientation that is vertical






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






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






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






6. 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






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






8. Stylized or simplified versions of natural shapes






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






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






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






12. 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.






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






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






15. Measurement unit for pixel count on digital cameras






16. A collection of assembled images.






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






18. The purity of a hue or color.






19. A feature that hides specific areas so that you can work on the part of the image that is not masked.






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






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






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






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






24. 8 bits= byte. Measurement unit of storage space on the computer






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






26. Adding black to a hue






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






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






29. CADD line placed on a drawing to indicate measurements






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






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






32. The computer language which uses combinations of ones and zeroes






33. Computer aided drafting and design






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






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






36. The duplication of elements or details on one or more pages






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






38. This principle occurs when two elements are different and The greater the difference the greater the principle






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






40. A setting in photoshop that has been placed/installed in the menu bar for you - so that you don't have to repeatedly create these particular settings for a project. Example: US Paper






41. When elements on a page are evenly balanced






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






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






44. The exact center of the page.






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






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






47. 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.






48. 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.






49. 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






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