Question 1

The drop zone appears just before you release the mouse button to drop a panel into a new location.

Accepted Answer

The drop zone is an indication of where a panel will be dropped when the mouse button is released. It is displayed just before the release of the mouse button.

Question 2

The blue dot at the end of a direction line is called the direction anchor.

Accepted Answer

The blue dot at the end of a direction line is called the end point or endpoint.

Question 3

A character sheet is slightly different from a character study.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

A story in the public domain can be used by anyone as long as they get permission from the copyright holder.

Accepted Answer

A story in the public domain is not protected by copyright, therefore, anyone can use it without seeking permission from the original creator.

Question 5

If you plan on bringing your Illustrator work into Flash, you will need to set the color mode to CMYK.

Accepted Answer

When bringing Illustrator work into Flash, it is recommended to use RGB color mode to maintain consistent color across different platforms. CMYK color mode is primarily used for printing purposes.

Question 6

A character sheet should include enough detail about a character's structure and proportion so that someone else can draw it.

Accepted Answer

A character sheet should include details such as height, body type, and any unique physical characteristics, in addition to facial features and clothing, so that an artist can accurately portray the character's physical appearance.

Question 7

You can begin drawing a character using shapes.

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can start drawing a character by sketching basic shapes such as circles, rectangles, and triangles to create a rough idea of the character's structure and form.

Question 8

A smooth point has two direction lines.

Accepted Answer

A smooth point on a curve has two distinct tangent lines, which are also known as direction lines.

Question 9

In order to create a derivative work, you need to get permission from the copyright holder if the story is not in the public domain.

Accepted Answer

This is because creating a derivative work involves building upon an existing work, which is protected under copyright law. Without permission from the copyright holder, creating a derivative work would be a violation of their rights. However, if the original work is in the public domain, it is free for anyone to use and build upon without needing permission.

Question 10

The bounding box is a solid line rectangle.

Accepted Answer

A bounding box is a rectangular border or shape that surrounds an object or group of objects in an image or graphic. It is a visual representation used for various functions such as object detection and image segmentation. The bounding box is usually represented with a solid line.

Question 11

You should decide on the final output before beginning your project.

Accepted Answer

It is important to know what your end goal is before starting a project in order to ensure that your efforts and resources are focused on achieving that goal.

Question 12

The Workspace Switcher is on the Menu bar.

Accepted Answer

The Workspace Switcher is indeed on the Menu bar in many operating systems such as Ubuntu, GNOME, and macOS. It allows users to quickly switch between different workspaces or virtual desktops.

Question 13

Pathfinders create new shapes from overlapping shapes.

Accepted Answer

Yes, pathfinders in vector design software such as Adobe Illustrator can create new shapes by combining, subtracting, or intersecting overlapping shapes.

Question 14

A circle had six anchor points by default.

Accepted Answer

A circle by default only has two anchor points, which are the center point and a point on the circumference. The number of anchor points can be increased or decreased depending on the needs of the design or project.

Question 15

If you delete an anchor point that is in the middle of a path, the remaining points are connected automatically.

Accepted Answer

When you delete an anchor point in the middle of a path, the remaining points are automatically connected to maintain the continuity of the path.

Question 16

If you choose a color swatch from a swatch library, it is not automatically added to the Swatches panel.

Accepted Answer

When you choose a color swatch from a swatch library in applications like Adobe Illustrator, it is automatically added to the Swatches panel once you use it, allowing for easy access and reuse.

Question 17

When you place a file into Illustrator, it can be linked or embedded.

Accepted Answer

When placing a file in Illustrator, you have the option to choose between linking or embedding the file. Linking means the file stays in its original location and Illustrator creates a reference to it, while embedding means the file is included within the Illustrator file itself.

Question 18

Linking a file will keep your Illustrator file size bigger.

Accepted Answer

Linking a file in Illustrator creates a reference to the original file, keeping the Illustrator document size smaller compared to embedding the file directly.

Question 19

Template layers do not print.

Accepted Answer

Template layers are used as guides and reference for designing and editing, but they are not intended to be printed or exported with the final design output.

Question 20

An anchor point determines whether a line is straight or curved.

Accepted Answer

An anchor point is a point on a path that determines the path of a line segment that is connected to it. The path can be either straight or curved depending on the location and number of anchor points.

Quiz 1: Creating a Character Using Adobe Illustrator