Adobe Illustrator Workspace and Document Setup 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When creating a new document for print in Illustrator, which color mode should you select?
- RGB
- CMYK (Correct answer)
- Grayscale
- Indexed
Correct answer: CMYK
CMYK is the standard color mode for print output because it matches the inks used by commercial presses.
Question 2: What is the purpose of the bleed setting in a new document?
- To add extra space for trimming errors (Correct answer)
- To increase file resolution
- To lock the artboard
- To change the color profile
Correct answer: To add extra space for trimming errors
Bleed extends artwork beyond the trim edge so no white gaps appear after cutting.
Question 3: Which panel lets you manage multiple artboards in a single document?
- Layers panel
- Artboards panel (Correct answer)
- Swatches panel
- Appearance panel
Correct answer: Artboards panel
The Artboards panel lets you add, delete, reorder, and rename artboards.
Question 4: What does the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+N (Cmd+N) do?
- Opens a new document dialog (Correct answer)
- Creates a new layer
- Saves the file
- Closes the document
Correct answer: Opens a new document dialog
Ctrl+N (Cmd+N on Mac) opens the New Document dialog.
Question 5: Which unit of measurement is most appropriate for a web banner document?
- Picas
- Points
- Pixels (Correct answer)
- Inches
Correct answer: Pixels
Pixels are the standard unit for screen and web-based artwork.
Question 6: How do you reset the workspace to its default arrangement?
- Window > Workspace > Reset (Correct answer)
- File > Revert
- Edit > Undo
- View > Reset View
Correct answer: Window > Workspace > Reset
Window > Workspace > Reset restores the current workspace's default panel layout.
Question 7: What is the maximum number of artboards allowed in a single Illustrator document?
- 10
- 100
- 1000 (Correct answer)
- Unlimited
Correct answer: 1000
Illustrator allows up to 1000 artboards in a single document.
Adobe Illustrator Workspace and Document Setup 2
When creating a new document for print in Illustrator, which color mode should you select?