Deck 9: Precision With the Pen Tool

Question 1

Bézier curves are created by .

A) bending line path segments with the Direct Selection tool
B) deleting anchor points to change sharp corners into smooth curves
C) setting anchor points with the Pen 7ool and dragging the mouse to create direction line to define the shape of the curve
D) all of the above

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Dragging two anchor points in the same direction creates .

A) a "C" curve
B) a "V" curve
C) an "S" curve
D) none of the above

Answer 2

C

Question 3

smooth curve anchor point can be converted to a corner point and vice versa with the .

A) Direct Selection 7ool
B) Lasso 7ool
C) Convert Anchor Point 7ool
D) Remove Anchor 7ool

Answer 3

C

Question 4

An [ RU under the Pen 7ool cursor indicates .

A) closing a path
B) starting a new object or path
C) changing a corner point to a sharp point
D) changing a sharp point to a corner point

Question 5

The command in the Object menu makes sure that end points are put together as one anchor point.

A) Transform
B) Paste
C) Join
D) Anchor

Question 6

The opacity of a particular color can be adjusted using the in Illustrator.

A) Color panel
B) Swatches panel
C) Appearance panel
D) Transparency panel

Question 7

Dragging a(n) extending from an anchor point can help to modify a curve or any path with precision.

A) object
B) I-EeaP
C) direction line
D) Uesizing handle

Question 8

To change a smooth anchor point to a corner point with the Pen tool, hold down the key and click the point.

A) Shift
B) Option/Alt
C) Command/Control
D) Control

Question 9

To reposition the beginning of the text along a circular text path, use the Selection 7ool to drag the path type , not the type itself.

A) object
B) I-Eeam
C) direction line
D) resizing handle

Question 10

To create perfect horizontal straight line segments or perfect straight lines at 45 and 90 degree angles, hold down the key before clicking the next anchor point.

A) Control
B) Option/Alt
C) Command
D) Shift