Mastering Photoshop Layers

What is the purpose of a layer mask in Photoshop?

• To lock a layer

• To permanently erase parts of a layer

• To hide parts of a layer without deleting them

• To change the color of the entire layer

Which layer type allows you to adjust colors and contrast without permanently changing the original layer?

• Background layer

• Shape layer

• Adjustment layer

• Text layer

What can layer styles in Photoshop be used for?

• To resize the layer

• To add special effects like drop shadows and glows

• To merge layers together

• To create a new layer

Which of the following is NOT a type of layer in Photoshop?

• Vector layer

• Smart Object layer

• Adjustment layer

• Audio layer

How can you make a layer mask in Photoshop?

• By selecting the layer and pressing the delete key

• By clicking the "Add layer mask" icon at the bottom of the layers panel

• By going to File > New > Layer Mask

• By double-clicking on the layer

What happens when you adjust the opacity of a layer in Photoshop?

• The layer becomes locked

• The layer's color saturation increases

• The layer becomes transparent, allowing layers beneath it to be seen

• The layer is converted into a Smart Object

Which of the following is true about adjustment layers in Photoshop?

• They can only adjust the brightness and contrast of an image

• They permanently alter the pixels in the layer they are adjusting

• They allow for non-destructive editing of an image

• They are automatically deleted when the Photoshop file is closed

What is the main advantage of using layer styles in Photoshop?

• They increase the file size significantly

• They allow for editing effects without altering the original layer

• They reduce the quality of the image

• They can only be applied to text layers

How can you convert a text layer into a shape layer in Photoshop?

• By right-clicking on the layer and selecting "Rasterize"

• By dragging the text layer to the "Create new layer" icon

• By right-clicking on the layer and selecting "Convert to Shape"

• By merging it with another text layer

What is the benefit of using Smart Object layers in Photoshop?

• They allow you to apply filters non-destructively

• They automatically merge all layers below them

• They reduce the overall file size

• They increase the resolution of the image