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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. 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






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






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






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






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






6. Paper orientation that is horizontal






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






8. 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.






9. 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.






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






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






12. 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






13. 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






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






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






16. paper orientation that is vertical






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






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






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






20. Uniformly spaced lines.






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






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






23. The colors cyan - magenta - and yellow which a color printer or the printing industry uses. Referred to as CMYK. RGB ( red - green - blue) is computer based and would be used for web work






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






25. The effects created by photographs or digital images






26. Measurement unit for pixel count on digital cameras






27. Uneven spacing of otherwise uniform lines






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






29. The measure of darkness and lightness within a color






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






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






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






33. A compressed image file format.






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






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






36. CADD line placed on a drawing to indicate measurements






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. One 0 or 1 of binary code






39. 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.






40. 8 bits= byte. Measurement unit of storage space on the computer






41. Determines the color model used to display and print the photoshop file






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






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






44. Adding white to a hue






45. When elements on a page are evenly balanced






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






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






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






49. The exact center of the page.






50. Stylized or simplified versions of natural shapes