Graphic Design Tools and Techniques

The video tutorial covers various tasks related to graphic design software. It begins with an introduction to the direct selection tool and its use in matching logos to sketches. The tutorial then explains how to round corners of objects, prepare documents for printing by adjusting color space and raster effects, and group objects by color using the layers panel. The final section addresses changing grid settings and working with gradients. Throughout, the tutorial emphasizes the importance of following precise steps to achieve desired outcomes.

What tool is used to adjust anchor points when matching a logo to a sketch?

• Pen Tool

• Lasso Tool

• Direct Selection Tool

• Magic Wand Tool

How do you round the corners of an object to a specific pixel value?

• Apply a filter from the Effects menu

• Use the Direct Selection Tool and adjust in the Transform panel

• Select the object and use the corner widget

• Use the Pen Tool and manually adjust

What is the correct color mode for offset printing?

• RGB

• HSB

• CMYK

• Grayscale

What is the purpose of the 'Scale Corners' option in the Transform panel?

• To rotate the object

• To adjust the size of the object

• To link all corners for uniform scaling

• To change the color of the corners

Which tool is used to group objects by the same fill color?

• Magic Wand Tool

• Eyedropper Tool

• Direct Selection Tool

• Lasso Tool

How can you hide a layer in the Layers panel?

• Delete the layer

• Click the eye icon next to the layer

• Change the layer's opacity to 0%

• Drag the layer to the bottom

What is the first step to change the grid color and style?

• Open the Color Picker

• Use the Magic Wand Tool

• Adjust the grid in the Layers panel

• Select the grid and go to Preferences

How many points are needed to create a 12-point star shape?

• 8

• 10

• 12

• 14

What should you do to remove a middle gradient stop?

• Drag it off the gradient bar

• Click on it and press delete

• Use the garbage can icon

• Right-click and select remove

Which tool is used to select all objects of the same color?

• Pen Tool

• Lasso Tool

• Direct Selection Tool

• Magic Wand Tool