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






2. Measurement unit for pixel count on digital cameras






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






4. Freeform lines






5. The measure of darkness and lightness within a color






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






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






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






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






10. 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.






11. 8 bits= byte. Measurement unit of storage space on the computer






12. One 0 or 1 of binary code






13. 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.






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






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






16. 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






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






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






19. 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.






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






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






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






23. Computer aided drafting and design






24. 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






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






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






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






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






29. Adding black to a hue






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






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






32. Stylized or simplified versions of natural shapes






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






34. 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






35. 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.






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






37. A collection of assembled images.






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






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






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






41. The effects created by photographs or digital images






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






43. Uniformly spaced lines.






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






45. CADD line placed on a drawing to indicate measurements






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






47. Uneven spacing of otherwise uniform lines






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






49. 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.






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