Adobe Photoshop – Reference Questions

1. ________ tool in Photoshop is used to remove unwanted parts of an image.

a. Lasso tool
b. Magic wand tool
c. Eraser tool
d. Crop tool
2. ________ tool in Photoshop is used to create straight lines or shapes.
a. Pencil tool
b. Brush tool
c. Line tool
d. Eraser tool
3. ________ tool in Photoshop is used to make selections based on color or tone.
a. Lasso tool
b. Magic wand tool
c. Marquee tool
d. Clone stamp tool
4. ________ tool in Photoshop is used to paint or draw on an image.
a. Pencil tool
b. Brush tool
c. Clone stamp tool
d. Smudge tool
5. Which tool in Photoshop is used to adjust the brightness and contrast of an image? a.
Levels
b. Curves
c. Hue/Saturation
d. Color Balance
6. Which panel in Photoshop is used to adjust the color balance of an image?
a. Layers panel
b. Channels panel
c. Histogram panel
d. Adjustments panel
7. ________ tool in Photoshop is used to add text to an image.
a. Type tool
b. Brush tool
c. Pen tool
d. Gradient tool
8. Which panel in Photoshop is used to manage layers and layer groups?
a. Layers panel
b. Paths panel
c. History panel
d. Styles panel

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9. ________ tool in Photoshop is used to create selections in the shape of rectangles or

squares.
a. Lasso tool
b. Magic wand tool
c. Marquee tool
d. Clone stamp tool
10. Which filter in Photoshop is used to apply a Gaussian blur effect?
a. Sharpen
b. Blur
c. Distort
d. Stylize
11. ________ tool in Photoshop is used to adjust the tonal range of an image.
a. Levels
b. Curves
c. Hue/Saturation
d. Color Balance
12. Which panel in Photoshop is used to access and customize layer styles?
a. Layers panel
b. Styles panel
c. Properties panel
d. History panel
13. Which filter in Photoshop is used to reduce noise in an image?
a. Sharpen
b. Blur
c. Noise
d. Reduce Noise
14. Which keyboard shortcut is used to duplicate a layer in Photoshop?
a. Ctrl + C
b. Ctrl + V
c. Ctrl + J
d. Ctrl + X
15. ________ tool in Photoshop is used to blend or smudge colors together.
a. Brush tool
b. Clone stamp tool
c. Smudge tool
d. Dodge tool
16. Which panel in Photoshop is used to access and customize layer masks?
a. Layers panel
b. Properties panel
c. Adjustments panel

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d. Masks panel
17. Which filter in Photoshop is used to add a grainy, film-like texture to an image?
a. Grain
b. Sharpen
c. Blur
d. Film Grain
18. ________ tool in Photoshop is used to create and edit text paths.
a. Type tool
b. Pen tool
c. Shape tool
d. Gradient tool
19. Which panel in Photoshop is used to adjust the exposure, highlights, and shadows of an
image?
a. Layers panel
b. Properties panel
c. Adjustments panel
d. Masks panel
20. ________ tool in Photoshop is used to make precise selections based on the edges of an
object.
a. Lasso tool
b. Magic wand tool
c. Quick Selection tool
d. Refine Edge tool
21. "State whether the statement is True or False :
The Brush tool in Photoshop is used to add color and texture to an image." a.
TRUE
b. FALSE
22. "State whether the statement is True or False :
The Pen tool in Photoshop is used to create vector paths and shapes " a.
TRUE
b. FALSE
23. "State whether the statement is True or False :
Adjustment layers in Photoshop are a destructive way to edit an image" a.
TRUE
b. FALSE
24. "State whether the statement is True or False :
The Gradient tool in Photoshop is used to create smooth color transitions " a.
TRUE
b. FALSE
25. "State whether the statement is True or False :

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The Crop tool in Photoshop can only be used to crop an image to a rectangular shape " a.
TRUE
b. FALSE
26. "State whether the statement is True or False :
Photoshop is the only software used for photo editing and manipulation " a.
TRUE
b. FALSE
27. The __________ tool in Photoshop is used to add or remove pixels from an image. a.
Eraser
b. Brush
c. Pen
d. Crop
28. The __________ tool in Photoshop is used to create vector paths and shapes.
a. Brush
b. Eraser
c. Pen
d. Magic Wand
29. The __________ tool in Photoshop is used to duplicate an object in an image.
a. Brush
b. Clone Stamp
c. Eraser
d. Magic Wand
30. The __________ tool in Photoshop is used to make precise selections.
a. Magic Wand
b. Crop
c. Lasso
d. Brush
31. The __________ panel in Photoshop displays all of the actions taken on an image.
a. Layers
b. History
c. Adjustments
d. Brush Presets
32. The __________ tool in Photoshop is used to apply color and texture to an image.
a. Brush
b. Eraser
c. Pen
d. Magic Wand
33. The __________ tool in Photoshop is used to create smooth color transitions.
a. Gradient
b. Crop
c. Lasso

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d. Clone Stamp
34. "Layers" in Photoshop are_________.
a. Filters that have been applied to the image
b. Images stacked on top of each other
c. Color components (such as CMYK)
35. "Levels" in Photoshop are_________.
a. Filters that have been applied to the image
b. Images stacked on top of each other
c. Color and brightness correction
36. A new layer can be created by pressing________in Photoshop.
a. Alt+Ctrl+ N
b. Alt+Shift+N
c. Shift+Ctrl+N
37. A3 sheet in twice as large as ______ sheet.
a. A4
b. A2
c. A5
38. Alt+Ctrl+D is the short key for_____ in Photoshop.
a. None of These
b. Feather
c. Select
39. Clone Stamp tool is initialized _________ in Photoshop.
a. Alt Key
b. Shift Key
c. Ctrl Key
40. Ctrl+B is the shortcut key for_________ in Photoshop.
a. Colour balance
b. Balance contrast
c. Hue saturation
41. Distort is a_________in PhotoShop.
a. Filter
b. Select
c. File
42. Drop shadow, inner glow and bevel are examples of _________ you need to use with text.
a. Layer modes
b. Blending options
c. Image adjustments
43. Extension of PhotoShop file is _________.
a. .PSD
b. .CRD
c. .PNG

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44. How do you set the text color in Photoshop?

a. Select the Text Tool and use the background color tool to set the color
b. Select the Text tool and use the color box icon in the Options bar to set the text
c. Use the color gradient tool to define the text
45. How many Color Modes are there in Photoshop?
a. Five
b. One
c. Three
d. None
46. If you save a file as .psd, what is it saved as?
a. A photoshop working file
b. Graphics Interchange Format
c. Joint Photographics Expert Group
47. "State whether the statement is True or False : In PhotoShop, no pre-
defined brush is present." a. TRUE
b. FALSE
48. In PhotoShop, shear is a _________.
a. Filter
b. Menu
c. Tool
49. In Photoshop_________tool is used to darken pixel in an image.
a. Dodge
b. Blur
c. Burn
50. Out of the following , which is not a filter in PhotoShop ?
a. Eye dropper
b. Blur
c. Texture

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