Adjustment layers (Curves, Levels, Hue/Saturation

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: July 28, 2024

MCQs on Adjustment Layers in Adobe Photoshop

  1. What is the primary function of adjustment layers in Adobe Photoshop?
    • A) To create new layers
    • B) To modify the original image directly
    • C) To apply non-destructive edits to images
    • D) To merge multiple layers
    • Answer: C) To apply non-destructive edits to images
  2. Which adjustment layer is used to adjust the tonal range and color balance of an image?
    • A) Curves
    • B) Levels
    • C) Hue/Saturation
    • D) Color Balance
    • Answer: B) Levels
  3. How do you create a new adjustment layer in Photoshop?
    • A) Layer > New Adjustment Layer
    • B) Edit > New Adjustment Layer
    • C) Image > Adjustments
    • D) Filter > New Adjustment Layer
    • Answer: A) Layer > New Adjustment Layer
  4. Which of the following is NOT an option in the Curves adjustment layer?
    • A) Adjusting highlights
    • B) Adjusting shadows
    • C) Adjusting midtones
    • D) Adjusting exposure
    • Answer: D) Adjusting exposure
  5. What does the Hue/Saturation adjustment layer allow you to change?
    • A) Brightness and contrast
    • B) Color hue, saturation, and lightness
    • C) Levels and curves
    • D) Sharpening and blurring
    • Answer: B) Color hue, saturation, and lightness
  6. Which of these adjustment layers is best for changing the overall color tone of an image to a specific color?
    • A) Levels
    • B) Curves
    • C) Hue/Saturation
    • D) Solid Color
    • Answer: D) Solid Color
  7. Which keyboard shortcut opens the Curves adjustment panel in Photoshop?
    • A) Ctrl + M (Cmd + M on Mac)
    • B) Ctrl + L (Cmd + L on Mac)
    • C) Ctrl + U (Cmd + U on Mac)
    • D) Ctrl + B (Cmd + B on Mac)
    • Answer: A) Ctrl + M (Cmd + M on Mac)
  8. What does moving the middle point on the Levels histogram do?
    • A) Adjusts the brightness
    • B) Adjusts the contrast
    • C) Adjusts the midtones
    • D) Adjusts the shadows
    • Answer: C) Adjusts the midtones
  9. How can you selectively apply an adjustment layer to only one layer below it?
    • A) Right-click the adjustment layer and choose “Apply to Below Layer”
    • B) Use a clipping mask
    • C) Drag the adjustment layer into the layer below it
    • D) Change the blending mode
    • Answer: B) Use a clipping mask
  10. Which adjustment layer allows you to change the brightness and contrast of an image?
    • A) Levels
    • B) Curves
    • C) Brightness/Contrast
    • D) Hue/Saturation
    • Answer: C) Brightness/Contrast
  11. What effect does increasing the saturation in the Hue/Saturation adjustment layer have on an image?
    • A) Makes the image darker
    • B) Reduces the image’s sharpness
    • C) Enhances the intensity of the colors
    • D) Converts the image to black and white
    • Answer: C) Enhances the intensity of the colors
  12. Which adjustment layer allows you to adjust the color balance of an image by modifying the red, green, and blue channels?
    • A) Color Lookup
    • B) Levels
    • C) Color Balance
    • D) Exposure
    • Answer: C) Color Balance

More MCQs on Adobe Photoshop