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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. A device that captures a copy of a 2-D object so it can be brought into the computer






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






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






4. CADD line placed on a drawing to indicate measurements






5. An image/line/shape made only in black - it has no gray. Bitmap mode only contains black and white pixels.






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






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. The number of pixels per square inch on a computer-generated display






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






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






11. 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.






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






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






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






15. A compressed image file format.






16. 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.






17. 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






18. 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.






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






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






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






22. 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.






23. The purity of a hue or color.






24. Measurement unit for pixel count on digital cameras






25. Shapes found in nature or they can be manmade shapes






26. Adding white to a hue






27. The exact center of the page.






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






29. A collection of assembled images.






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






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






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






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






34. paper orientation that is vertical






35. 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.






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






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






38. Uneven spacing of otherwise uniform lines






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






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






41. Freeform lines






42. The measure of darkness and lightness within a color






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






44. 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.






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






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






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






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






49. Computer aided drafting and design






50. When elements on a page are evenly balanced