Adobe Photoshop CS 5.1 8th Computer CBSE Board

Objective Questions

1. Adobe Photoshop was originally created in the year:
   a. 1990
   b. 1988 (Answer)
   c. 1997
   
2. Which tools are used to select an image or a part of it?
   a. selection (Answer)
   b. drawing
   c. retouching
   
3. The default format of an image in Photoshop is:
   a. .jpg
   b. .psd (Answer)
   c. .png
   
4. Which tool is used to select the objects with complex edges set against high contrast backgrounds?
   a. Lasso Tool
   b. Polygonal Lasso Tool
   c. Magnetic Lasso Tool (Answer)
   

Fill in the Blanks (with Answers)

1. The marquee tools are used to select the part of images in rectangular, square, elliptical or circular shape.
2. The menu bar is placed at the top of the Adobe Photoshop window.
3. The right-hand side of the application bar includes the toolbox buttons.
4. The quick selection tools are used to quickly select the even areas of an image.

True or False (with Answers)

1. The Crop Tool is used to select only a specific area on an image. True
2. You cannot move an image in Photoshop, once you have selected it. False
3. The Graphic window contains the image that you are working on. True
4. You can add more panels in the Photoshop window as per your need. True

Short Questions and Answers

1. How can you select an image or part of it using the Lasso tools?
   The Lasso tools allow you to manually draw freeform, polygonal, or magnetic selections around an area in the image.
2. What are the two ways to use the Move Tool?
   You can either drag the selected object to a new location or use arrow keys for precise movement.
3. What is the use of the Marquee tools?
   Marquee tools are used to select portions of an image in standard geometric shapes like rectangle, square, and ellipse.
4. What is the difference between the Color Picker Tool and the Paint Bucket Tool?
   The Color Picker Tool lets you choose a color from the image, while the Paint Bucket Tool fills a selected area with a chosen color.
5. Explain the use of the Gradient Tool.
   The Gradient Tool fills a selected area with a blend of colors that gradually transition from one to another.

Definitions

• Move Tool: Used for moving the selected item or layer to another position within the image.
• Marquee Tool: Used to select rectangular, elliptical, and single row or column portions of an image.
• Paint Bucket Tool: Used to fill an area with a solid color.