ACE Vector Tools, Type, and Libraries 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which Pen tool mode creates a path segment that curves smoothly through anchor points without corner handles?
- Curvature Pen tool (Correct answer)
- Freeform Pen tool
- Standard Pen tool with smooth points
- Magnetic Pen tool
Correct answer: Curvature Pen tool
The Curvature Pen tool automatically creates smooth curves through anchor points, requiring no handle dragging.
Question 2: In Photoshop, what happens when you Alt-click (Option-click) an anchor point with the Convert Point tool?
- It deletes the anchor point
- It converts a smooth point to a corner point (Correct answer)
- It splits the path at that anchor
- It adds a new anchor point beside it
Correct answer: It converts a smooth point to a corner point
Alt/Option-clicking a smooth anchor point with Convert Point tool retracts its handles, converting it to a corner point.
Question 3: Which Character panel setting controls the distance between a specific pair of letters?
- Tracking
- Kerning (Correct answer)
- Leading
- Baseline Shift
Correct answer: Kerning
Kerning adjusts space between a specific pair of characters, whereas tracking adjusts spacing uniformly across a range.
Question 4: What is the keyboard shortcut to switch between point type and paragraph type after placing a text layer?
- There is no direct switch; you must recreate the layer
- Double-click the bounding box handle
- Right-click the layer and choose Convert to Paragraph/Point Text (Correct answer)
- Press Ctrl+T (Cmd+T) while in the type tool
Correct answer: Right-click the layer and choose Convert to Paragraph/Point Text
Right-clicking a type layer in the Layers panel offers 'Convert to Paragraph Text' or 'Convert to Point Text' depending on current state.
Question 5: When using the Shape tool in 'Path' mode instead of 'Shape' mode, what is NOT created?
- A work path in the Paths panel
- A vector outline
- A new filled shape layer (Correct answer)
- Bezier anchor points
Correct answer: A new filled shape layer
Path mode creates only a work path with no fill or stroke; no shape layer is added to the Layers panel.
Question 6: Which feature in Creative Cloud Libraries allows multiple team members to use the same color swatches, character styles, and graphics across Photoshop projects?
- Shared Libraries (Collaborate on Library) (Correct answer)
- Smart Object linking
- Asset Export panel
- Sync Settings
Correct answer: Shared Libraries (Collaborate on Library)
CC Libraries can be shared and collaborated on, giving team members access to the same assets across applications.
Question 7: What does the 'Warp Text' option in Photoshop apply to a type layer?
- Rasterizes the text and applies a Liquify distortion
- Applies a non-destructive distortion envelope to the live text (Correct answer)
- Converts the text to a shape and warps anchor points
- Applies a Smart Filter to the type layer
Correct answer: Applies a non-destructive distortion envelope to the live text
Warp Text bends and distorts live type non-destructively using preset envelope styles without rasterizing.
ACE Vector Tools, Type, and Libraries 2
Which Pen tool mode creates a path segment that curves smoothly through anchor points without corner handles?